Status went back from CPO to Decision??

[Joeschmo]

Hello Senior members

Pending AOS for 5.5 months and saw the below two updates. PLEASE help me understand what this means.

Why did my status go back from CPO to Decision? and what do they mean by ADIT processing on Aug 26 update?

Aug 25:
Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production
On August 25, 2010, we ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you...

Aug 26:
Application Type: I485
Your Case Status: Decision
On August 25, 2010, we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status. Please follow any instructions on the notice. Your new permanent resident card should be mailed within 60 days following this registration or after you complete any ADIT processing referred to in the welcome notice, whichever is later.

[txh1b]

Nothing unusual. This is the usual process. The decision will get you a welcome notice.

[Joeschmo]

Thanks TXh1b.

Also, my work location changed 5.5 months after applying for 485 (EB1 C, no labor) for same job same employer.

Does it matter at all now that my AOS is approved? My attorney tells me since the location changed from original 140, the GC may be unlawful and we need to redo 140/485.

[txh1b]

If it is the same employer, I donno why your attorney is saying that. Get a second opinion if you are concerned. As GC is for future employment, You can go back and work at the other location if it matters, I don't think it is a big deal in the world of telecommuting these days. Your job could be based off of West coast and you can reside in East coast and telecommute.

[Joeschmo]

Thanks Txh1b.
Have a call scheduled with the attorney to discuss this and will plan on second opinion based on how it goes. Will update so others may benefit.

[Joeschmo]

Impact on future naturalization application

If it is the same employer, I donno why your attorney is saying that. Get a second opinion if you are concerned. As GC is for future employment, You can go back and work at the other location if it matters, I don't think it is a big deal in the world of telecommuting these days. Your job could be based off of West coast and you can reside in East coast and telecommute.

Hi txh1b

Talked to my attorney and she says my work location change to a different state could be an issue since my 140 was based on working for the old location.

This could impact me in case USCIS learns about my changed location and may rescind the GC or during the naturalization stage.

Thoughts please!!!!

[txh1b]

I am not really familiar with how they want to proceed with it. If you have to rescind your GC now and reapply again? If you do that, USCIS may have issues too. I hope your attorney knows what s/he is doing.

AFAIK, there is no process for a GC holder to apply for another GC.

Good luck and keep the forum updated.

[Joeschmo]

You are right Txh1b.

Attorney says they are not going to take any proactive action now that my GC is approved. Very rare chance USCIS will go back and review mycase just for the job location change (hopefully!)

My question is will this have an impact on future naturalization application?

Thanks

[txh1b]

Stick with the same employer for atleast 6 months after the GC is approved. As there was no labor involved for you and the question of prevaliling wage at a geographic location does not exist, I am not sure how it could possibly impact your naturalization.
My labor has something to the effect of "Relocation or travel may be required".

[Joeschmo]

Comment below from an attorney... Hope this helps. Thanks txh1b, for your comments!

This is EB1 (c), Multinational Executive Transferee.

The change in location would seem to be less critical than in a Labor Certification based case. The MET cases don't have to be advertised etc. because there is no LC required. They are approved based upon the nature of the company as a multinational company, the nature of the job duties as executive/high level managerial and the proof of the prior work for the company affiliate abroad in an executive/high level managerial position.

The I-140 asks for location of the job, and in some cases that is VERY significant. While this situation is a bit inartful, the substance of the case remained unchanged.

[txh1b]

Glad that they gave you some positive reply. Enjoy your freedom!

[Klinkaert]

From Card Production Ordered To Decision Status

Nothing unusual. This is the usual process. The decision will get you a welcome notice.

I have been searching the web on what it could mean: one day the card production ordered and the following day they are deciding whether to approve or deny the case.
The CRIS email stating my "card production ordered" fell in my inbox on Dec 1st (2010), and today (Dec 2nd, 2010) I as well got that email about status change to "Decision".
This is the first post I encounter that covers this confusing process.
It is confusing as the Card Production makes you believe the 5 year wait is over and the next email then contradicts the previous one by saying you will be notified of the decision (approved or declined) after you follow the notice instructions.

I understand this is procedure and I should receive a welcome notice shortly and the card right after that?

Thanks guys!

Peter

[txh1b]

Yes. The events are tied together. Even though the CPO is a result of an approval the events sort of follow this way.

IO approves the case -> Email that case is approved is sent (Results in welcome notice being sent)-> Orders card -> CPO email is sent ->Card Printed and mailed - > Post decision activity


It is a matter of USCIS business flow defined in the software to accomodate the various steps of the 485 process. These internal steps should not matter to you at all.