I485 approval after initial interview

[kirakira 0]

Hi All,

Just want to have some ideas of those who have experienced an I485 approval after the initial interivew if over. I just finished an interview on Wed. June 9 for AOS from F1 through a marriage to a US citizen. Silly me, I submitted and brought a copy of Englihs-written birth certificate issued by the Embassy of Japan here in the States, but failed to take the Family Registry of my nation written in Japanese, on which my English-written certificate issued. So, we did not get approval on the interview day. I immediately sent a copy of the Family Registry to the local USCIS, where I had an interview. My web account was touched for an initial review. I woule like to know how long it will usually take to recieve a final approval in this case. I would really appreciate it if those who have smiliar expereinces could give some ideas.

Thanks for your help as always.

Kira kira

[VanessaTony 3,567]

** moved from "Adjustment of Status (Green Card) from Family Based Visas" to "Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas" as you are adjusting from a F1 visa and the prior forum is for K1, K2, K3 & K4**

[sasaqlain 24]

Well, that still depends on whether you will be approved. You have not stated whether the IO had indicated that he/she is approving your case. It can take from 1 week to 3 months before you hear from the USCIS after you submit the required documents. I had a similar situation and during our interview was asked for some documents in original that I did not possess at the time. I personally delivered those documents in a sealed envelope,within a few days and then had to endure three infopasses and intervention of my Congressman & Senator before I heard from the USCIS. I am not saying every case takes this long, but unless the IO has indicated your approval, you should give them atleast 3 weeks to hear something. Good Luck!

[kirakira 0]

Well, that still depends on whether you will be approved. You have not stated whether the IO had indicated that he/she is approving your case. It can take from 1 week to 3 months before you hear from the USCIS after you submit the required documents. I had a similar situation and during our interview was asked for some documents in original that I did not possess at the time. I personally delivered those documents in a sealed envelope,within a few days and then had to endure three infopasses and intervention of my Congressman & Senator before I heard from the USCIS. I am not saying every case takes this long, but unless the IO has indicated your approval, you should give them atleast 3 weeks to hear something. Good Luck!

Hello SASPK,

Thank you very much for your reply. Good to know that somebody had a same experience. Indeed, the IO indicated an approval upon a reception of my birth certificat in Japanese. She said that she would approve I130 at the interview and the green card will be issued sometime in July if I submitted immediately. Thanks again for sharing your expereince. I try to stay patient a little bit more.

Sincerely,

Kirakira

[juliava 80]

It's hard to tell how long it's going to take to get the official approval in the mail. My advice is keep following up with them until you get a response. Infopass is the best follow up strategy, if you don't hear back from them within 3-4 weeks. Good luck!

[SOULEY8946 1]

Hello SASPK,

Thank you very much for your reply. Good to know that somebody had a same experience. Indeed, the IO indicated an approval upon a reception of my birth certificat in Japanese. She said that she would approve I130 at the interview and the green card will be issued sometime in July if I submitted immediately. Thanks again for sharing your expereince. I try to stay patient a little bit more.

Sincerely,

Kirakira

so you had the answer to your question. i am sure the uscis will ordered your green caed any time now.

[sasaqlain 24]

I am sure you have nothing to worry about. My case was complex. I have a feeling that you will hear from them soon enough. And congrats on your verbal approval. Hang on there. You'll be fine:)