I-485 interview stage, I-130 initial review

[OnceaTexan 3]

I am sure there is an old thread around here that might be useful but unfortunately did not find it yet.

We applied for AOS (concurrent filing) on October 7, got Biometrics a month later, and just yesterday received notice that our initial interview has been scheduled for the first week of January. I've been pleasantly surprised the whole process has been smooth especially since we have done it all without a lawyer. Decided to save the couple thousand $ for a cruise someday. I have checked the status of my I-485 and it is in the Testing and Interview Stage. The I-765 also shows as being in the Production stage. HOWEVER the I-130 is still in the Initial review stage. Is this normal? Should we call USCIS and double check this status before the interview or give it a few more days, maybe we are dealing with a late update.

Thank you for any and all assistance,

I hope to be able to give good advice on this forum, once I become a permanent resident.

[Little_My 464]

It's perfectly normal. If I remember correctly, my I-130 stayed in "initial review" all the way to the end, even after my GC was approved. The online system is fairly unreliable. If your I-130 had not been approved, your entire process would have been halted - it is the I-130 that makes you eligible to file the I-485, as it establishes a relationship with a US citizen which gives you basis to apply for AOS.

[milimelo 4,494]

Moving to AOS from student, tourist, work visa.

[OnceaTexan 3]

It's perfectly normal. If I remember correctly, my I-130 stayed in "initial review" all the way to the end, even after my GC was approved. The online system is fairly unreliable. If your I-130 had not been approved, your entire process would have been halted - it is the I-130 that makes you eligible to file the I-485, as it establishes a relationship with a US citizen which gives you basis to apply for AOS.

Thank you very much for the encouragement. We weren't expecting to go through the interview so soon. It's perfect timing however. My parents missed our wedding due to health issues, but they'll be here for the holidays meeting the in-laws for the first time. I guess if they end up hating each other -it would be another proof we are in a bona-fide marriage Thanks! Happy Holidays!

[kzielu 1,149]

Normal.

[Exasperated 5]

Let me put it this way. I got my greencard early 2009 and currently have naturalization pending. My I-130 still says initial review on the website.

[Dragonmermaid 3]

Sad to say the system is still faulty to this day. My husband got his combo card 10 days ago and we just received a text today that the interview is scheduled for July 1st, 2014 and yet the I-130 status is still in "Initial Review". Grateful to have this thread to reassure me that everything is still on track for the GC! :-)