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Hello everyone, we finally have had our interview yesterday at Baltimore. The whole experience was pretty smooth and the IO was friendly. We went thru the information that we sent out earlier on with the package,and those Y or N questions. Similarly, wifey was asked what was on the I-130, how we met, how our daily life looks like, who cooks, and the likes but nothing intrusive. IO requested if we have any photos and surely we had our photo albums containing wedding ceremony, honeymoon pictures as well as other photos. The IO asked if she can take some of the pics and we said please by all means :) . Finally, we were asked if we have any additional info that we want to submit and we added some more bank statements, joint vehicle title, joint Automobile Association membership, and travel evidence prior to marriage. Then the officer told us that the interview is done and we will here something in the mail if they need more information in the coming 2-3 weeks (if I got that right because it was so quick), and we even had some laughs finally and she escorted as to the exit in the utmost friendly manner.

But here is the catch, we were not informed if we got approved or otherwise and I have not received any update since then. I have been checking the website and both the I-485 and 130 are not touched at all. It's kinda a mixed feeling now...ughhhh, after having such an interview with no outcome. I understand that they want to review the whole process in light of the additional information that we provided. But,it's not fun to be in the waiting game once again thinking that this was the finishing line. I am hoping to hear something good in the next few days/weeks. But I will appreciate if there is anyone who is in the same boat or have any inputs...

AOS Timeline from H1

- 06/22/2012 - Got married

- 09/13/2012 - Pkg (I-130,485, EAD) Sent to Chicago Lockbox

- 09/14/2012 (Day 1) - Package Delivered, signed for by J. Chyba

- Didn't file G-1145, so no notification :(

- 09/19/2012 (Day 6)- Checks cleared, yay :)

- 09/22/2012 (Day 9)- 3 Hard Copy NoA's arrived in mail

- 09/24/2012 (Day 11)- Biometrics appointment notice arrived for 10/11

- 09/26/2012 (Day 13)- Performed Walk-in Biometrics (2 weeks earlier)

- 09/27/2012 - Received Text notification that RFE has been requested

- 10/01/2012 - RFE Hard Copy Received

- 10/03/2012 - RFE Response Sent to Lee's Summit

- 10/04/2012 - RFE Pkg delivered

- 10/24/2012 - Received text message for I-485 case update, Interview date for 11/29.

- 10/26/2012 - Interview notice came thru mail

- 11/16/2012 - Received Text message that EAD is in production

- 11/21/2012 - Second email that EAD in production

- 11/23/2012 - EAD picked up by USPS

- 11/26/2012 - EAD Delivered :)

- 11/29/2012 - Interview Completed with no result on the spot

- 12/05/2012 - Text Received that I-485 and 130 are both approved

- 12/07/2012 - GC has been ordered

- 12/11/2012 - Welcome letter and I-130 approval came thru mail

- 12/11/2012 - GC has been picked up by the USPS

- 12/13/2012 (Day 91) - GC arrived in the mail.. yaaaaay..Exactly 3 months from filing date

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DandT14
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Uh...what? You said you got the NOA's but then you said you didn't get the email NOAs. Then you said the hard copies are on their way. So what exactly did you get? I'm confused.

akihon
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I agree. it's always gotta be ONE person who screws it up for the rest of us

Newbie608
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Its October. Still within normal processing time. Not time to be worried yet. Just hang in there y'all.

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Hello everyone, we finally have had our interview yesterday at Baltimore. The whole experience was pretty smooth and the IO was friendly. We went thru the information that we sent out earlier on with the package,and those Y or N questions. Similarly, wifey was asked what was on the I-130, how we met, how our daily life looks like, who cooks, and the likes but nothing intrusive. IO requested if we have any photos and surely we had our photo albums containing wedding ceremony, honeymoon pictures as well as other photos. The IO asked if she can take some of the pics and we said please by all means :) . Finally, we were asked if we have any additional info that we want to submit and we added some more bank statements, joint vehicle title, joint Automobile Association membership, and travel evidence prior to marriage. Then the officer told us that the interview is done and we will here something in the mail if they need more information in the coming 2-3 weeks (if I got that right because it was so quick), and we even had some laughs finally and she escorted as to the exit in the utmost friendly manner.

But here is the catch, we were not informed if we got approved or otherwise and I have not received any update since then. I have been checking the website and both the I-485 and 130 are not touched at all. It's kinda a mixed feeling now...ughhhh, after having such an interview with no outcome. I understand that they want to review the whole process in light of the additional information that we provided. But,it's not fun to be in the waiting game once again thinking that this was the finishing line. I am hoping to hear something good in the next few days/weeks. But I will appreciate if there is anyone who is in the same boat or have any inputs...

I don't think there's anything to worry about. If there were any issues, the IO would have told you during the interview. From all my reading of this forum, what you've described is fairly normal for an interview. I think you may see more positive updates online on the USCIS web site starting next week so hang in there and keep the faith!

Filing for AOS (arrived on B1 Visitor Status)

Day 00: 09/19/12 - Mailed Concurrent AOS(I130+ I485+ I765+ 131) application through USPS Express Mail to Chicago

Day 01: 09/20/12 - Delivered and signed for by J Chyaba

Day 08: 09/27/12 - Email and text notification from USCIS for all 4 applications+Checks cashed

Day 12: 10/01/12 - Hard copy notification from USCIS for all 4 applications

Day 15: 10/04/12 - Hard copy notification from USCIS for Biometric Appointment (scheduled on 10/26/12)-Durham, NC

Day 20: 10/09/12 - Walk-In Biometrics done at Durham, NC

Day 22: 10/11/12 - Approached local Congressman for help. Congressman's office confirms that inquiry will be filed today.

Day 35: 10/24/12 - Online update on USCIS web site for interview to be held on November 26

Day 36: 10/26/12 - Received hard copy of notice (dated 10/22/2012) for interview to be held on November 26 at Norfolk, VA

Day 48: 11/07/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card production has been ordered.

Day 55: 11/14/12 - Second email/Online update saying EAD card production has been ordered.

Day 56: 11/15/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card has been mailed to my address.

Day 56: 11/15/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card has been picked up by USPS.

Day 58: 11/17/12 - EAD Card received.

Day 66: 11/26/12 - Interview at Norfolk, VA-Approved

Day 70: 11/30/12 - Hard copy of approval notices for I-130 and I-485(Welcome to America Letter)

Day 73: 12/03/12 - Green Card received

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Okay everybody (especially femery, since I remember you're having your interview too): PLEASE all of you cross your fingers for us! We have our interview this Monday at 2:30pm in Sacramento office...I'm nervous. >.< I will come back and let you guys know, but for now, cross ALL your existing fingers for us (including toes), and those, who are religious can also pray for us. We accept "rooting" of any forms. :) Thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!! :)

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Okay everybody (especially femery, since I remember you're having your interview too): PLEASE all of you cross your fingers for us! We have our interview this Monday at 2:30pm in Sacramento office...I'm nervous. >.< I will come back and let you guys know, but for now, cross ALL your existing fingers for us (including toes), and those, who are religious can also pray for us. We accept "rooting" of any forms. :) Thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!! :)

Goodluck...

AOS from F-1(Married to USC
06.08.12 - AOS mailed
09.18.12 - Interview.....Approved!!

ROC- Divorce Waiver
05/09/14- I-751 packet mailed to CSC
05/12/14- NOA1 Receipt date
07/01/14- Biometrics Appt

08/11/14- RFE received

09/08/14- RFE response received by USCIS

09/22/14- 10yrs GC Approved!!

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Okay everybody (especially femery, since I remember you're having your interview too): PLEASE all of you cross your fingers for us! We have our interview this Monday at 2:30pm in Sacramento office...I'm nervous. >.< I will come back and let you guys know, but for now, cross ALL your existing fingers for us (including toes), and those, who are religious can also pray for us. We accept "rooting" of any forms. :) Thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!! :)

It will be a piece of cake and youll be like this around 3pm tomorrow :dance: hehehe good luck!!

09/07/2012 - Mailed AOS package (I-130,I-485,I-765) via USPS Express Mail.

09/10/2012 - Package delivered by USPS.

09/12/2012 - Email notification received.

09/17/2012 - NOAs for I-130, I-485 and I-765 received in the mail.

09/20/2012 - Biometrics appt scheduled for 10/04/2012.

10/04/2012 – Biometrics completed.

11/02/2012 - Interview scheduled for 12/04/2012.

11/14/2012 - 1st text EAD approved/production.

11/19/2012 - 2nd text EAD approved/production.

11/20/2012 - EAD mailed.

11/24/2012 - EAD received.

12/04/2012 - Interview..approved, thank God! :D

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It will be a piece of cake and youll be like this around 3pm tomorrow :dance: hehehe good luck!!

Awe, thanks "Femery"....if you're correct (and be correct!!!) I will come up here and leave that dancing little guy up here like ten times! :) You're also having your interview coming up, if I remember well, so I wish you the best as well!!! And you'll also be :dance: ! :)

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Awe, thanks "Femery"....if you're correct (and be correct!!!) I will come up here and leave that dancing little guy up here like ten times! :) You're also having your interview coming up, if I remember well, so I wish you the best as well!!! And you'll also be :dance: ! :)

thank you!! :)) we'll be both doing the little dance haha

09/07/2012 - Mailed AOS package (I-130,I-485,I-765) via USPS Express Mail.

09/10/2012 - Package delivered by USPS.

09/12/2012 - Email notification received.

09/17/2012 - NOAs for I-130, I-485 and I-765 received in the mail.

09/20/2012 - Biometrics appt scheduled for 10/04/2012.

10/04/2012 – Biometrics completed.

11/02/2012 - Interview scheduled for 12/04/2012.

11/14/2012 - 1st text EAD approved/production.

11/19/2012 - 2nd text EAD approved/production.

11/20/2012 - EAD mailed.

11/24/2012 - EAD received.

12/04/2012 - Interview..approved, thank God! :D

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Okay everybody (especially femery, since I remember you're having your interview too): PLEASE all of you cross your fingers for us! We have our interview this Monday at 2:30pm in Sacramento office...I'm nervous. >.< I will come back and let you guys know, but for now, cross ALL your existing fingers for us (including toes), and those, who are religious can also pray for us. We accept "rooting" of any forms. :) Thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much!!! :)

Goodluck today...prayers r with you:))

Awe, thanks "Femery"....if you're correct (and be correct!!!) I will come up here and leave that dancing little guy up here like ten times! :) You're also having your interview coming up, if I remember well, so I wish you the best as well!!! And you'll also be :dance: ! :)

Goodluck, fingers cross:))

AOS

CIS Office : Atlanta GA

Date Filed : 2012-09-29, Recieved on 2012-10-3.

NOA Date : 2012-10-09

RFE(s) : 2012-10-16

Bio. Appt. : 2012-11-13

AOS Transfer** : 2012-10-09

Interview Date :?

Approval / Denial Date :?

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Green card + EAD arrived today. "Resident since" 11/26/12.

  • 08/19/2005 – Entered U.S. as student. F1 visa, D/S.

  • Late, late 2007 – Met M (on a Harry Potter fan chat of all things. Curiously, neither of us are big HP fans.)

2009 – Graduated, awarded post-completion OPT (1 year).

2010 – Began M.A. program.

2011 – Graduated, awarded post-completion OPT (1 year).

06/25/2012 – Marriage.

09/6/2012, Day 0 – AOS filing submitted via Fedex overnight to Chicago lockbox (I-130, I-485, I-765).

09/7/2012, Day 1 – AOS filing delivered, signed for by J. Chyba.

09/11/2012, Day 5 – Received NOA1 for all three forms filed via text message, with hard copy to follow.

09/17/2012, Day 11 – Received NOA1 hard copies for all three forms and received biometrics appointment [10/4/2012].

10/4/2012, Day 28 – Completed biometrics.

10/20/2012, Day 44 – Received text notification of interview appointment [11/26/2012].

10/22/2012, Day 46 – Received hard copy notification of interview appointment [Holtsville field office, 11/26/2012].

11/26/2012, Day 81 – Interview completed. EAD and I-485 card production ordered same day. I-130 no change.

12/03/2012, Day 88 – Received EAD and Permanent Resident Card (green card). Resident since 11/26/12.

11/25/2014, ROC filing submitted via Fedex overnight to Vermont Service Center (I-751 + supporting evidence).

11/26/2014, NOA receipt date.

01/09/2015, Completed biometrics.

08/03/2015, Received RFE, deadline to respond Oct. 29.

10/28/2015, Sent off RFE response via Fedex overnight.

11/13/2015, Received I-551 stamp in Manhattan field office, validity 1 year.

02/04/2016, Received I-797 Notice of Action confirming removal of conditional permanent residence status. Date of decision was 01/28/2016.

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Green card + EAD arrived today. "Resident since" 11/26/12.

:dance: Congrats:))

AOS

CIS Office : Atlanta GA

Date Filed : 2012-09-29, Recieved on 2012-10-3.

NOA Date : 2012-10-09

RFE(s) : 2012-10-16

Bio. Appt. : 2012-11-13

AOS Transfer** : 2012-10-09

Interview Date :?

Approval / Denial Date :?

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Got the green card today!

Filing for AOS (arrived on B1 Visitor Status)

Day 00: 09/19/12 - Mailed Concurrent AOS(I130+ I485+ I765+ 131) application through USPS Express Mail to Chicago

Day 01: 09/20/12 - Delivered and signed for by J Chyaba

Day 08: 09/27/12 - Email and text notification from USCIS for all 4 applications+Checks cashed

Day 12: 10/01/12 - Hard copy notification from USCIS for all 4 applications

Day 15: 10/04/12 - Hard copy notification from USCIS for Biometric Appointment (scheduled on 10/26/12)-Durham, NC

Day 20: 10/09/12 - Walk-In Biometrics done at Durham, NC

Day 22: 10/11/12 - Approached local Congressman for help. Congressman's office confirms that inquiry will be filed today.

Day 35: 10/24/12 - Online update on USCIS web site for interview to be held on November 26

Day 36: 10/26/12 - Received hard copy of notice (dated 10/22/2012) for interview to be held on November 26 at Norfolk, VA

Day 48: 11/07/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card production has been ordered.

Day 55: 11/14/12 - Second email/Online update saying EAD card production has been ordered.

Day 56: 11/15/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card has been mailed to my address.

Day 56: 11/15/12 - Email/Online update saying EAD card has been picked up by USPS.

Day 58: 11/17/12 - EAD Card received.

Day 66: 11/26/12 - Interview at Norfolk, VA-Approved

Day 70: 11/30/12 - Hard copy of approval notices for I-130 and I-485(Welcome to America Letter)

Day 73: 12/03/12 - Green Card received

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So, here's the BIG day !!!

Going for the interview tomorrow :innocent:

pls pls pls wish us good luck !!!!! :star:

Will update you guys :thumbs:

AOS (from H1-B) Timeline:

Day1 -- 09/23/2012 - 130, 485, 765 AOS package delivered to Chicago Lockbox

Day4 -- 09/26/2012 - Emails/texts acceptance confirmation in evening :-)

Day5 -- 09/27/2012 - Checks Cached

Day12-- 10/01/2012 - Received hard copies of NOAs for I-130, I-485 and I-765

Day16-- 10/12/2012 - Received Biometrics Appointment(appointment for 10/24/2012)

Day16 - 10/12/2012 - Biometrics Walk In - Refused

Day20 - 10/16/2012 - Biometrics Walk In - Successful :)

Day33 - 10/29/2012 - EAD card Production Ordered-Pleasant surprise :)

Day37 - 11/02/2012 - EAD Card received - WoW !

Day40 - 11/05/2012 - Interview letter for Dec 4 date - The BIG Day !

Day70 - 12/04/2012 - Interview done. Pray to GOD!

Day95 - 12/28/2012 - Letter for 2nd Interview in Feb

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Hey everybody: Thanks for all the best vibes, I got back from the interview today. It was very very simple. So we got there half an hour earlier and sat down in the waiting area (after security check). Instead of the appointed 2:30pm we got in at 3pm, but it was very smooth. We, before sitting down, sworn in that we'll say the truth. Then the lady asked us, "So, how long the two have known each other" I replied, 2007. She was then "Oh, you guys are dating since 2007?" I told her, "no! We were first were just emailing to each other for a year, then in late Fall 2008 we met in person. Then we would meet on and off depending on how our weekend would look like and over the years we became good friends. I met his family, ans siblings, and we hung out a lot with them too, but then at the summer of 2010 we decided to go further and see if we could built our friendship into a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship. And then we ended up getting married." The lady asked us, when we got married. We told her this July 26, 2012. She then asked us "Do you guys have a joint bank account? Are you guys have a house, or on a lease together? Do you guys have insurance together?" We started telling her while trying to pull out the documents from our big pack that "Yes, we have joint bank account. Yes, we're renting an apartment and our lease is on both of our names, let me show that too you as I'm looking for the bank statement And we have renter's insurance, and car insurance together I'll get that to you, but we don't have health insurance together as I am under the school's student insurance plan as I'm a student and he could not be on that insurance, and the coinsurance he could get is the one he is currently under already". So while I was searching for all these, she was going like "Do you have some pictures you could show me?" So, I stopped looking for the joint bank account, rental lease, insurances, and gave her the photo album. We looked through it, and explained on the photo who is who, Disneyland pictures we went together, wedding we attended of his friend, as well as his siter's wedding where I actually caught the bouquet. Pictures of our 4th of July, or even stupid McDonald's pictures as we're freaks of McDonald's, then it contained our wedding photo where I explained her who is who on my husband's family, and I explained her why, although I'm very young, my parents are not there (they have passed away already), then my husband's brother's marriage in Utah, and on and on. In the middle as she was looking through the photos she asked if we lived together before we got married. We told her no, due to my husband's religion that states that people cannot cohabit prior to marriage and we respect that. The funny thing is, she did not ask if we're living together now which we don't as I'm a student and I cannot leave my town, while my husband has a job somewhere else. That was like my biggest fear that this will totally make us being denied. Then she closed the photoalbum and I guess they have all sorts of records as she all of a sudden was like "So, I actually see you basically grew up here in America. Is that by your parents?" And I told her that actually yes. My dad got a job here and we moved here when I was six years old, and my mom side are all from the US (namely CT, and FL) so we moved here when I was young and I grew up here as a kid. She was like "oh okay, that is why you don't have an accent at all. I was amazed how well you speak English". LOL So, then she just told us it is a temporary green card, gotta remove the conditions two years later and so on. And that was it! We brought tons of stuff, and she did not even look at them..like besides the photo album, she did not even look at anything at all. It was weird....except at the very beginning for our driver's license, and passport. :) And I already checked USCIS case and it already says "Card production". WOW! That was really quick...the interview was a breeze, and the whole process was a breeze...:) I'm very happy. Thank you for all of you!!! :)

Good luck to you GreenTrain, you'll do fine! I'm sure! :)

Ps: "Femery": I am totally :dance:;)

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