AOS Atlanta

[Joe & Dee 0]

June 11th 2009– Case received and pending I-485, I-130, I-131, I-765

July 7th- Biometrics Taken at ASC

July 20th- Received interview letter

August 13th- Advance Parole I131 approved

August 13th- Employment Authorization card ordered

August 19th – First Interview

August 21st- Card Production ordered I-485

August 24th - Approval Notice in mail

??????????- Green card in hand

??????- I-130 approval

71 days to I-485 approval

Like anyone else on here I was a little over the top about researching interview experiences and getting my documents in order.

My interview experience was bittersweet. I arrived around 1:15pm for my 2:00pm interview. Took only five minutes to clear security. My husband and I waited till about 2:10pm before we were called.

While waiting to be called, the police came to escort a guy out in handcuffs and his alien wife was crying. Everyone was startled and it started my day out rough.

The officer seemed scary at first but ended up being nice and easy to talk to. He asked standard yes/no questions, personal identification information and was ready to approve the case until his system didn't allow him.

According to his system, I was under deportation proceedings but the phone line was not showing any update and no hearing date had been scheduled. He went to see 3 supervisors for about 30 minutes and returned saying that he needs to talk to the big boss in order to approve this and that they never sent my NTA (notice to appear for hearing) notice in the mail.

He told me I would recieve a decision in the mail in a week.

Two days after my interview, I finally got the email notification "card production ordered".

It is a miracle.

[shellyalex 0]

CONGRATULATIONS.

[Starburst 4]

Congrats!!!

[Joe & Dee 0]

Thanks guys, I feel very lucky especially since I had many issues to be addressed. Like divorced, newly wed, out of status for 2 years, in immigration proceedings. The IO believed in us and helped us in every way he could, he tried to get us the approval right then and there, but the top supervisor had stepped out. We also had out lawyer with us who begged the IO to help us in any way he could.

My advice to everyone is to have all your documents prepared and to over prepare, you heard me right. Also try to appear relaxed even if you are not.

Finally, I want to thank everyone for sharing their experiences, documents and questions becaused they really helped me.

All in all it only took me 2 months and 10 days from filing to approval.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Indeed you are blessed. CONGRATULATIONS!