Interview notice for I-485

[Alex13 5]

Hi folks!

Checked my case status online today and it said a 'Testing and Interview' appointment notice was sent out to me today for 21st Oct at the National Benefits Center in Dallas (for my I-485, the I-130 and EAD are still 'initial review')...

I had my Biometrics 2 weeks ago, and was expecting an RFE for co-sponsor's proof of employment, if not more (a lot of our evidence isn't 'hard' evidence, ie: mostly photos spanning different eras, greetings cards etc), so basically is this interview 'THE' interview or is it something else? The fact that I-130 is still under initial review makes me think it's not necessarily the proper interview etc. But I really don't know, I don't even know if I'm making a lot of sense haha.

Thanks for your help guys, as always it's appreciated!

- Alex

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

They won't send you an RFE for evidence of a bona fide relationship at all - that's the point of the interview. Regarding co-sponsor's proof of employment, if there were steady taxes shown, it might not be required, or they can issue an RFE at the interview. The notice you got is for the real interview. Good luck!

[Alex13 5]

They won't send you an RFE for evidence of a bona fide relationship at all - that's the point of the interview. Regarding co-sponsor's proof of employment, if there were steady taxes shown, it might not be required, or they can issue an RFE at the interview. The notice you got is for the real interview. Good luck!

Thank you! Can't believe I have an interview date that quick, wow. We sent in 2010 tax return and W2's with the co-sponsors documentation, but I guess it couldn't hurt to bring some of his pay stubs etc with us just incase!

What's the situation as far as I-485 and I-130 and their different statuses? IE: I have an interview for the I-485 but I'm aware the I-130 has a different filing status, as in it could be denied etc. Hypothetically speaking, if say I'm approved after my interview for the I-485 but my I-130 is still under review, what's the green card situation? Sorry for all the questions and I know I haven't even received the paper copy through the mail of the interview appointment yet so I'm sort of jumping the gun, just trying to gather information based on other experiences, etc!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

The online system is unreliable. They will adjudicate both at your interview. They only need to schedule one interview, so sending out two notices would be confusing. You can't be approved for your I-485 without the I-130. The I-130, your relationship, is what makes you eligible for I-485.

Edited September 21, 2011 by Harpa Timsah

[Alex13 5]

Thanks Harpa, that's cleared things up massively for me! I appreciate your patience.