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Processing times for I-130, I-485 in Chicago!

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Kristin87   0

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The estimated processing time for I-485 in Chicago is 4 months (per the USCIS.gov website)... We sent I-130, I-485, I-693, I-864 and I-765 last week... It didn't show a processing time for I-130 on the website in Chicago... So I'm wondering, will ALL of the applications be processed within the 4 months? I know the I-130 has to be approved before the I-485 anyway.. When I go for the interview, is that just for the purpose of the I-130 application, or could they approve all of the applications and approve me for a green card at the interview as well? Sorry, I'm new to this! Still haven't gotten a text/email letting me know if it's been accepted yet either so I'm pretty anxious about that... :blush:

:ot: And this is random, but are children allowed to go to the interview? My husband and I have no family here in Chicago, we have a 5 year old, 2 year old, and I'm due with another daughter in December and have nowhere to take the kids...

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At our interview the other day there were various couples that had brought their children. All of them were well-behaved and nicely dressed, and there was even a really nice 'kids table' set-up with toys and stuff for the children :)

........January 2009: Michael & Leanne got engaged! t4527.gif

........May 26, 2009: Filed I-129F!

...Februay 04, 2010: Michael attended interview with Leanne... APPROVED!!!!!!!!

.......April 14, 2010: Wedding on the sand at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, CA :D

........July 06, 2010: Mailed AOS package

........July 08, 2010: Received in Chicago

........July 14, 2010: Check was cashed

........July 15, 2010: Received text & email that app. was received

........July 17, 2010: Received NOA1 dated 7-14-10, our 3-month wedding anniversary :)

........July 19, 2010: "Touch"..biometrics appt. letter mailed (I-485 & I-765)

.....August 02, 2010: Biometrics appointment

.....August 03, 2010: "Touch" on I-485 & I-765

.....August 11, 2010: Notice of Interview date

.....August 26, 2010: Touches on I-131 & I-765, production of EAD card ordered

.....August 31, 2010: I-131 Travel Doc. approved, EAD production ordered (again)

September 04, 2010: Received EAD card & AP Documents in the mail! (both dated 8/26)

September 20, 2010: AOS Interview...APPROVED!!!

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Harpa Timsah Grand Master

Harpa Timsah   13,258

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I bet the September filers would love for you to join them! Here is their thread.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/274482-september-october-2010-filers/

Concurrent I-130/485 have been taking about 3-4 months start to finish. They will adjudicate your 130 and 485 at your interview, and your EAD and AP will be approved without interview beforehand. You can also read the April or May filers thread for a lot of timelines. Good luck!

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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Concurrent I-130/485 have been taking about 3-4 months start to finish. They will adjudicate your 130 and 485 at your interview, and your EAD and AP will be approved without interview beforehand. You can also read the April or May filers thread for a lot of timelines. Good luck!

This! :thumbs:

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AOS Short Version:

06/26/09 - Mailed package to Chicago Lockbox!

07/07/09 - NOA's Arrive for AP, AOS & EAD [dated 07/01/09]

07/17/09 - Biometrics Completed [ Completed in 17 Days ]

08/12/09 - EAD APPROVED! Card Ordered! [Approved in 47 Days]

08/20/09 - Interview notice arrived dated 08/18/09 - Sept 24th/09

08/21/09 - Got EAD Card in the mail!! :D

09/24/09 - Interview Date: 9:00am - APPROVED

10/03/09 -Received GC!!!!!

Total Days from NOA1 to Approval : 86 Days

ROC:

04/01/11 - Preparing for ROC currently

06/27/11 - ROC Mailed!

07/02/11 - NOA1 Arrived [dated 06/30/11]

07/13/11 - Biometrics letter arrived [08/01/11]

10/31/11 - Final Approval!

11/04/11 - Received new card today.

Total Days from NOA1 to Approval: 125 Days

Next Step will be citizenship in June 2012!

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Sgt. McGee   27

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Concurrent I-130/485 have been taking about 3-4 months start to finish. They will adjudicate your 130 and 485 at your interview, and your EAD and AP will be approved without interview beforehand. You can also read the April or May filers thread for a lot of timelines. Good luck!

We're about 4 months in (minus a week or two), and have heard nothing beyond the EAD (which, to be fair, is "something"). What is the official processing time for a concurrent filing? The USCIS page on processing times doesn't have an option for the 485 spousal filing (only refugees, asylum, etc).

Is there somewhere to see the target processing times for concurrent filers?

06/18/10 Married

08/12/10 - Day 0 - Mailed I-130, I-485, I-765 (USPS Express Mail)

08/13/10 - Day 1 - Delivery Confirmation at USCIS Chicago Lockbox

08/20/10 - Day 8 - Electronic (E-mail/SMS) confirmation of acceptance/NOA issued for I-130, I-485, I-765

10/09/10 - Day 58 - EAD (I-765) case visible online, others still not showing up.

10/21/10 - Day 70 - Spoke to 2nd-tier support, got a "referral" opened on the biometrics appointment (as in, why isn't there one yet?)

10/29/10 - Day 78 - Biometrics appt letter received (scheduled for November 18 in Alexandria)

11/04/10 - Day 84 - Successful Walk-In Biometrics at Alexandria, VA

11/04/10 - Day 84 - Email/SMS notice of "Card Production Ordered"

11/09/10 - Day 89 - Email/SMS notice of "Card Production Ordered" (same text, same everything, just a second notice)

11/12/10 - Day 92 - Email/SMS notice of "EAD Approved"

11/12/10 - Day 92 - Received EAD card in mail (same day as notification of approval, no other snail mail notices)

12/07/10 - Day 117 - AOS Interview letter received (scheduled for January 10, 2011)

01/10/11 - Day 153 - AOS Interview complete - verbally approved, but we're not believing it until the card shows up.

01/14/11 - Day 157 - Electronic (E-mail/SMS) notification of approval of I-485

01/15/11 - Day 158 - Received notice of I-485 approval in mail

01/18/11 - Day 161 - Received Green Card in mail!

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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Yes, if you look at your local office there will be a I-485 estimated time (it's not exactly concurrent obviously, but I think it gets the job done). Last I saw the official time was 5 months at most offices, but I haven't checked in a while.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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So my question is - when I see people state in their timelines "APPROVED" at the interview, does that mean they get the green card, or something temporary right there and then?

My timeline:

1997 -------- first time to USA - B2 ("California Dreamin")

1998 -------- Student - F2

2001 -------- Internship - OPT ("Howdy")

2002 -------- First job in USA - H1-B

2008 -------- change to E-2 visa via company

2010/Aug ---- Marriage to USC

2010/Sep ---- honeymoon Costa Rica

2010/Oct ---- Assembly of package (I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765)

2010/Oct/27 - DAY 01 - package arrived in Chicago ($58 FedEx Overnight charge)

2010/Nov/1 -- DAY 6 - NOA via Text and Email + checks cashed by USCIS

2010/Nov/5 -- Day 10 - NOA hard copies arrived

2010/Nov/6 -- DAY 11 - Biometrics appointment notice arrived

2010/Nov/23 - DAY 28 - Biometrics Appointment in Fort Worth, TX

2011/Jan/3 -- DAY 69 - YESSS - Interview Notice received in mail - Interview set for Feb 4, 2011

2011/Jan/8 -- DAY 74 - AP arrived in mail. 2 copies.

2011/Jan/13-- DAY 79 - EAD card in mail.

2011/Feb/4 -- DAY 101 - Interview Day - office closed due to snow/ice in Texas.

2011/Mar/10 -- DAY 135 - rescheduled Interview Day. No official approval communicated, but told that card will arrive in 2-3 weeks.

2011/Mar/29 -- DAY 154 - Scheduled Infopass appointment for Friday 4/1

2011/April/1 - DAY 157 - Infopass App in Irving, TX - was told that a decision has not yet been made about my case

2011/April/14 - DAY 170 - 30 days since my interview: Called USCIS - was told wait a 30 more days.

2011/April/25 - DAY 181 - Green Card arrived.

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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Not usually. They used to give out 551 stamps fairly often on your passport, but lately they have said they are supposed to reserve giving stamps only in emergencies, so if you get approved at the interview, it's just the IO telling you you are approved and registering the immigrant's new LPR status that day. You could always try asking for a stamp though. It takes about 10 business days to get the physical GC in the mail after that. Some people are not approved at interview, they have to wait a while for the IO to make a decision.

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AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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