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This is really the only place I can vent about it (and it helps!)

I obviously can't talk to my children about it (the oldest is not even a teenager yet) and while my father-in-law lives here we are not that close. Basically my wife was my world and losing her almost crushed me.

But yeah, I'm trying to keep happy thoughts going for next week.

Vent away. For what it is worth, I am really pulling for you and it really sounds like you are doing everything that you can which is all you can possibly do. Lets hope that this is a big week for you.

Background Information

-Jul 2008: Arrived with an L1A visa

-Feb 2009: Met USC.

-Jan 2011: Changed companies with a H1B visa

-Oct 2011: Got Engaged.

-Mar 2012: Married USC

-Apr 2012: Filed I-130/AOS

I-130/AOS Timeline

Day 0: 04/13/12: Mailed concurrent I-130/AOS Package to the Chicago Lockbox

Day 6: 04/19/12: Package arrived at the Chicago Lockbox.

Day 10: 04/23/12: Email acceptance confirmation received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765.

Day 13: 04/26/12: NOA1s received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765. Biometrics letter also received and scheduled for March 27th.

Day 25: 05/08/12: Email notification for RFE.

Day 28: 05/11/12: Hardcopy RFE received in the mail.

Day 32: 05/15/12: Mailed off the RFE.

Day 35: 05/18/12: USCIS received RFE and case updated online.

Day 39: 05/22/12: Biometrics completed.

Day 59: 06/11/12: Email / Text informing me that my Interview date is 12th July 2012

Day 67: 06/19/12: Email / Text Received that EAD has been approved

Day 70: 06/22/12: 2nd Email / Text telling me that EAD is in production

Day 73: 06/22/12: 3rd Email / Text telling me that EAD card has been sent to me by USPS

Day 75: 06/22/12: EAD / AP Card Arrives in the mail

Day 90: 07/12/12: Interview

Day 90: 07/12/12: Approved on the spot

Day 94: 07/16/12: Received Welcome Letter in mail

Day 95: 07/17/12: Card/ Document Production Email / Text

Day 97: 07/18/12: Card/ Document Sent in Mail Email / Text

Day 99: 07/20/12: Green Card in Hand!!!

Filed: Other Country: Czech Republic
Timeline
Posted

Another week going by, still no interview appointment... :(

Don't feel too bad. We applied in March and still haven't heard anything about an interview :(

5/2011 Met my wife, she was on a J1

2/25/2012 Married

3/07/2012 Sent I-130,I-485,I-765,I-131 to Chicago lockbox

3/16/12 NOA1 received along with notice that Biometric fee was missing

3/25/12 received receipt that biometric fee had been accepted

4/16/12 Biometric Appointment

5/14/12 EAD/AP card received

Still waiting for update on I-130/I-485

Filed: Timeline
Posted

anyone know how long from approval email to card production?

2006 - Entered US on F-1
2009 - COS to H-1
2011 - Married USC

Conditional GC Process:
04/2012 - Concurrent I-130 petition / I-485 AOS / I-765 EAD / I-131 AP sent
35 days to biometrics, 73 days to EAD/AP combo card, 85 days to interview, 96 days to Conditional Green Card

04/2014 - Eligible for ROC

06/2014 - I-751 package filing joint with spouse sent

5 days to extension,37 days to biometrics, 172 days to CSC transfer, 247 days to Green Card

04/2015 - Eligible for Citizenship

09/2015 - N-400 package filing on basis of USC spouse sent

29 days to biometrics, 105 days to interview, 147 days to oath and US citizenship

~ 9 years and 6 months from first entry to US citizenship

Posted

Good luck! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the Dallas people to just get it over with. Let us know when you hear from them.

While I'm here, I may as well tell you that my case still hasn't been updated since our interview. After this whole online notification system totally bugging on me for the entire process, I'm not surprised and expecting the card to arrive without the online status changing. But I'll let you know either way.

Hi Coocoo, I am in the same position as you. My online status is still stuck at Decision and I could do with that little green card sooner rather than later

anyone know how long from approval email to card production?

Looking at other people's timelines it seems to range from 7 days upwards.

Background Information

-Jul 2008: Arrived with an L1A visa

-Feb 2009: Met USC.

-Jan 2011: Changed companies with a H1B visa

-Oct 2011: Got Engaged.

-Mar 2012: Married USC

-Apr 2012: Filed I-130/AOS

I-130/AOS Timeline

Day 0: 04/13/12: Mailed concurrent I-130/AOS Package to the Chicago Lockbox

Day 6: 04/19/12: Package arrived at the Chicago Lockbox.

Day 10: 04/23/12: Email acceptance confirmation received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765.

Day 13: 04/26/12: NOA1s received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765. Biometrics letter also received and scheduled for March 27th.

Day 25: 05/08/12: Email notification for RFE.

Day 28: 05/11/12: Hardcopy RFE received in the mail.

Day 32: 05/15/12: Mailed off the RFE.

Day 35: 05/18/12: USCIS received RFE and case updated online.

Day 39: 05/22/12: Biometrics completed.

Day 59: 06/11/12: Email / Text informing me that my Interview date is 12th July 2012

Day 67: 06/19/12: Email / Text Received that EAD has been approved

Day 70: 06/22/12: 2nd Email / Text telling me that EAD is in production

Day 73: 06/22/12: 3rd Email / Text telling me that EAD card has been sent to me by USPS

Day 75: 06/22/12: EAD / AP Card Arrives in the mail

Day 90: 07/12/12: Interview

Day 90: 07/12/12: Approved on the spot

Day 94: 07/16/12: Received Welcome Letter in mail

Day 95: 07/17/12: Card/ Document Production Email / Text

Day 97: 07/18/12: Card/ Document Sent in Mail Email / Text

Day 99: 07/20/12: Green Card in Hand!!!

Posted

Updated:

Interviews

Aimee K - 13th June (Baltimore, MD) [Pending]

Camo - 15th June (Dallas, TX) [Approved]

chimcham - 25th June (Hartford, CT) [Approved]

Daeras - 26th June (Philadelphia, PA) [Approved]

DC2011 - 26th June (Washington, DC) [Approved]

lupa222 - 26th June (Oakland Park, FL) [Approved]

myafi1985 - 26th June (Washington, DC) [Approved]

mycdngrl - 26th June (Denver, CO) [Approved]

wifi - 29th June (Houston, TX) [Approved]

ALuciansWifey - 9th July (West Palm Beach, FL) [Pending]

aimeelouise - 10th July (Phoenix, AZ) [Approved]

Hypnos - 10th July (Dallas, TX) [Pending]

saudiwife - 10th July (Memphis, TN) [Approved]

coocoo - 11th July (Milwaukee, WI) [Approved]

Gilbermon - 11th July (Houston, TX) [Approved]

Purple Viper - 11th July (Boston, MA) [Approved]

aayitrun - 12th July (Boston, MA) [Approved]

PCD - 12th July (Washington, DC) [Approved]

Freedove7 - 16th July

Kay&Jon - 19th July

ibee - 24th July (Philadelphia, PA)

SOflaherty - 24th July (Atlanta, GA)

Waiting Without Interviews

Mrsaveemac (Miami, FL)

Shooli (Los Angeles, CA)

ThatAnneGirl (Orlando, FL)

marbal12 (Baltimore, MD)

meandmybeloved

RubikNewman

Good luck to Freedove for today and Kay&Jon for Thursday.

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AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Bahamas
Timeline
Posted

Free dove was approved on the spot. How exciting!

Adjustment from H1B


03/09-married and happy
04/20-mailed aos, 130,ead,131 to chicago from florida via UPS.
04/23-ups delivered at 9:03 am
04/25-uscic texts and emails for four docs.6:02 pm (case sent to NBC.)
04/26- both checks cashed
05/01-four paper NOAs in the mail
05/01-biometrics appt mailed
05/03-bio appt rcvd. scheduled 05/21. hialeah ASC
05/08-RFE mailed.
05/12-RFE rcvd. USC husband 2011 taxes, proof of IO employment authorization???
05/14-mailed rfe requested info to MSC.
05/16-successful walk in at Hialeah. 20minutes no questions asked.
05/18- RFE response review email text 5:00 pm
06/22- Card/ Document Production
06/30-Ead ap combo in hand
07/24-interview scheduled 08/27/2012
08/27/2012-interview-approved. Texts/emails at 6:30pm
08/30- Card production texts
09/04/2012-Welcome to America. Green Card in hand!

I751 REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

Mailed to VSC 06/18/2014.

NOA dated 06/25/2014.
Check cashed 06/27/2014.

Biometric appointment 07/22/2014

Early walk in 07/09/2014

Filed: Timeline
Posted

Free dove was approved on the spot. How exciting!

naturally. they wore the proper attire.

2006 - Entered US on F-1
2009 - COS to H-1
2011 - Married USC

Conditional GC Process:
04/2012 - Concurrent I-130 petition / I-485 AOS / I-765 EAD / I-131 AP sent
35 days to biometrics, 73 days to EAD/AP combo card, 85 days to interview, 96 days to Conditional Green Card

04/2014 - Eligible for ROC

06/2014 - I-751 package filing joint with spouse sent

5 days to extension,37 days to biometrics, 172 days to CSC transfer, 247 days to Green Card

04/2015 - Eligible for Citizenship

09/2015 - N-400 package filing on basis of USC spouse sent

29 days to biometrics, 105 days to interview, 147 days to oath and US citizenship

~ 9 years and 6 months from first entry to US citizenship

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Bahamas
Timeline
Posted

naturally. they wore the proper attire.

Wow. I know where that came from. To each their own. Glad it's over for one of us!

Adjustment from H1B


03/09-married and happy
04/20-mailed aos, 130,ead,131 to chicago from florida via UPS.
04/23-ups delivered at 9:03 am
04/25-uscic texts and emails for four docs.6:02 pm (case sent to NBC.)
04/26- both checks cashed
05/01-four paper NOAs in the mail
05/01-biometrics appt mailed
05/03-bio appt rcvd. scheduled 05/21. hialeah ASC
05/08-RFE mailed.
05/12-RFE rcvd. USC husband 2011 taxes, proof of IO employment authorization???
05/14-mailed rfe requested info to MSC.
05/16-successful walk in at Hialeah. 20minutes no questions asked.
05/18- RFE response review email text 5:00 pm
06/22- Card/ Document Production
06/30-Ead ap combo in hand
07/24-interview scheduled 08/27/2012
08/27/2012-interview-approved. Texts/emails at 6:30pm
08/30- Card production texts
09/04/2012-Welcome to America. Green Card in hand!

I751 REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

Mailed to VSC 06/18/2014.

NOA dated 06/25/2014.
Check cashed 06/27/2014.

Biometric appointment 07/22/2014

Early walk in 07/09/2014

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Ireland
Timeline
Posted

The USPS reported that they picked up mail from USCIS containing your new card on July 16, 2012. You should receive your new card within 7 days

yeeee :)

US-Irish-flag.jpg

AOS Package

March 12th 2012.. Medical completed for I693 form

April 5th 2012 Day 1 .. Sent Off AOS package

April 11th 2012 Day 6 .. Received text/email conformation

April 18th 2012 Day 13.. Received Bio Appointment for April 30th 2012 :)

April 26th 2012 Day 21.. Check online status seen i got an RFE :(

April 30th 2012 Day 25.. Did my BIO, and RFE arrived in the mail

May 1st 2012 Day 26.. Sent back RFE and did my Change of address

May 3rd 2012 Day 28 .. RFE recieved and online status change to RFE reponse review

June 5th 2012 Day 30 ... Received Email ' Card in Production' :)

June 6th 2012 Day 31 ... Recieved interview Date for July 10th

June 13th 2012 Day 38 .. Received Employment CARD

June 14th 2012 Day 39 .. Applied For SSN

June 18th 2012 Day 43 .. Recieved SSN

July 10th 2012 Day 65 .. Interview

July 10th 2012 Day 65..... Approved for GC

July 18th 2012 Day 73..... Recieved GC :) :) :) :)

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Bahamas
Timeline
Posted

You bet. Somewhat of an inside story. Lol

Adjustment from H1B


03/09-married and happy
04/20-mailed aos, 130,ead,131 to chicago from florida via UPS.
04/23-ups delivered at 9:03 am
04/25-uscic texts and emails for four docs.6:02 pm (case sent to NBC.)
04/26- both checks cashed
05/01-four paper NOAs in the mail
05/01-biometrics appt mailed
05/03-bio appt rcvd. scheduled 05/21. hialeah ASC
05/08-RFE mailed.
05/12-RFE rcvd. USC husband 2011 taxes, proof of IO employment authorization???
05/14-mailed rfe requested info to MSC.
05/16-successful walk in at Hialeah. 20minutes no questions asked.
05/18- RFE response review email text 5:00 pm
06/22- Card/ Document Production
06/30-Ead ap combo in hand
07/24-interview scheduled 08/27/2012
08/27/2012-interview-approved. Texts/emails at 6:30pm
08/30- Card production texts
09/04/2012-Welcome to America. Green Card in hand!

I751 REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS

Mailed to VSC 06/18/2014.

NOA dated 06/25/2014.
Check cashed 06/27/2014.

Biometric appointment 07/22/2014

Early walk in 07/09/2014

Filed: Timeline
Posted

naturally. they wore the proper attire.

Am I missing something here?

this thread

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/378010-how-should-one-dress-for-the-interview/

2006 - Entered US on F-1
2009 - COS to H-1
2011 - Married USC

Conditional GC Process:
04/2012 - Concurrent I-130 petition / I-485 AOS / I-765 EAD / I-131 AP sent
35 days to biometrics, 73 days to EAD/AP combo card, 85 days to interview, 96 days to Conditional Green Card

04/2014 - Eligible for ROC

06/2014 - I-751 package filing joint with spouse sent

5 days to extension,37 days to biometrics, 172 days to CSC transfer, 247 days to Green Card

04/2015 - Eligible for Citizenship

09/2015 - N-400 package filing on basis of USC spouse sent

29 days to biometrics, 105 days to interview, 147 days to oath and US citizenship

~ 9 years and 6 months from first entry to US citizenship

Posted

Just got an email / text saying that USCIS have posted via USPS. I fly tomorrow for my 'UK Wedding' I really hope it is here on time. It not, my wife doesn't fly till Tuesday, so should be able to bring with her. Exciting times :)

Background Information

-Jul 2008: Arrived with an L1A visa

-Feb 2009: Met USC.

-Jan 2011: Changed companies with a H1B visa

-Oct 2011: Got Engaged.

-Mar 2012: Married USC

-Apr 2012: Filed I-130/AOS

I-130/AOS Timeline

Day 0: 04/13/12: Mailed concurrent I-130/AOS Package to the Chicago Lockbox

Day 6: 04/19/12: Package arrived at the Chicago Lockbox.

Day 10: 04/23/12: Email acceptance confirmation received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765.

Day 13: 04/26/12: NOA1s received for Forms: I-130, I-485 & I-765. Biometrics letter also received and scheduled for March 27th.

Day 25: 05/08/12: Email notification for RFE.

Day 28: 05/11/12: Hardcopy RFE received in the mail.

Day 32: 05/15/12: Mailed off the RFE.

Day 35: 05/18/12: USCIS received RFE and case updated online.

Day 39: 05/22/12: Biometrics completed.

Day 59: 06/11/12: Email / Text informing me that my Interview date is 12th July 2012

Day 67: 06/19/12: Email / Text Received that EAD has been approved

Day 70: 06/22/12: 2nd Email / Text telling me that EAD is in production

Day 73: 06/22/12: 3rd Email / Text telling me that EAD card has been sent to me by USPS

Day 75: 06/22/12: EAD / AP Card Arrives in the mail

Day 90: 07/12/12: Interview

Day 90: 07/12/12: Approved on the spot

Day 94: 07/16/12: Received Welcome Letter in mail

Day 95: 07/17/12: Card/ Document Production Email / Text

Day 97: 07/18/12: Card/ Document Sent in Mail Email / Text

Day 99: 07/20/12: Green Card in Hand!!!

Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Russia
Timeline
Posted

Just got an email / text saying that USCIS have posted via USPS. I fly tomorrow for my 'UK Wedding' I really hope it is here on time. It not, my wife doesn't fly till Tuesday, so should be able to bring with her. Exciting times :)

We got the same email. :) I think it should come by Saturday, Monday is the latest.

01/28/12 Mailed I-130, I-485, I-102, I-131, I-765
04/18/12 Biometrics done in Philadelphia
05/10/12 RFE response received and under review
06/07/12 Interview is scheduled on 07/10/12 :)
07/11/12 I-130 approved/no word on I-485 :(
07/12/12 5:20 PM received an email I-485 approved!!!!!!!!
07/16/12 Hard copies of I-130 and I-485 approval letters received
07/17/12 Card production ordered
07/18/12 Card Sent :)
07/20/12 Greencard received

ROC:

04/21/14 Mailed I-751

05/08/14 Received NOA dated 04/28/14

07/08/14 Emailed received - biometrics are current

11/07/14 Approval letter came in the mail dated 11/04/14

Card received during our vacation 11/11/14-11/18/14

N400

04/13/15 Eligible based on 3 year rule 90 days prior

04/27/15 Mailed package by UPS

04/28/15 Package received

05/26/15 Biometrics (completed 05/21/15)

07/21/15 Interview

08/11/15 in line for oath ceremony

Filed: Timeline
Posted

yesterday i got card production, today i got card mailed. this is good stuff.

2006 - Entered US on F-1
2009 - COS to H-1
2011 - Married USC

Conditional GC Process:
04/2012 - Concurrent I-130 petition / I-485 AOS / I-765 EAD / I-131 AP sent
35 days to biometrics, 73 days to EAD/AP combo card, 85 days to interview, 96 days to Conditional Green Card

04/2014 - Eligible for ROC

06/2014 - I-751 package filing joint with spouse sent

5 days to extension,37 days to biometrics, 172 days to CSC transfer, 247 days to Green Card

04/2015 - Eligible for Citizenship

09/2015 - N-400 package filing on basis of USC spouse sent

29 days to biometrics, 105 days to interview, 147 days to oath and US citizenship

~ 9 years and 6 months from first entry to US citizenship

 
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