Syed R wrote on 05/08/08 17:05:
> Hello experts,
>
> The permanent residency is effective from the date it is approved, right? or
> from the time the GC is received?
> If the USCIS online status on April 5th, for the I-485 application says
> "Notice mailed welcoming the new permanent resident",
> does it mean the GC has been approved.
> Is the permanent residency effective from April 5th. The status also said
> the GC will be mailed within 60 days.
> Can the person start working immediately based on the notice received from
> USCIS?
>
> Thanks for the response.
>
> SR
>
It is effective from the approval date. But, you still need an I-551 stamp or
the actual card. The approval notice will tell you more.
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