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K & Z   1

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Hello VJers,

Pretty simple questions.

1) Is there a interview when adjusting status from K1 visa process?

2) I already got her EAD & AP approved and got the card. But for some reason on the USCIS website, if I check from the I-485 application it's status still says "Acceptance". Not even "Initial Review", should I be worried and contact them? or it's just the way they it it till they approve it?

Appreciate your help.

-K

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Pitaya Grand Master

Pitaya   2,577

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Hello VJers,

Pretty simple questions.

1) Is there a interview when adjusting status from K1 visa process? Usually, but there are exceptions, check the family-based AOS forums for more info.

2) I already got her EAD & AP approved and got the card. But for some reason on the USCIS website, if I check from the I-485 application it's status still says "Acceptance". Not even "Initial Review", should I be worried and contact them? or it's just the way they it it till they approve it? Realize that there is apparently a real processing backlog at this time, you may just be stuck in the backlog.

Appreciate your help.

-K

Take a look at the VJ AOS guides and the AOS forums for more info and review current discussion threads.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/7-adjustment-of-status-green-card-from-family-based-visas/

Good luck on your immigration journey.

Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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Ryan H Grand Master

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Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Adjustment of Status from Family Based Visas forum.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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Andrea&Henry Proficient

Andrea&Henry   311

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Hello VJers,

Pretty simple questions.

1) Is there a interview when adjusting status from K1 visa process?

Most of the times, Yes. But it depends. f your case its send to a local office, you will have an interview, but if your case is transfer to California service center, you avoid the interview. Although, since August 1st, all the Adjustment packages are now process by NBC (National Benefit Center) and if you are lucky enough you can get your GC without an interview, but the NBC can also decide to send your package to your local office and have your interview there. But cases are not longer transfer to CSC. Check the USCIS NEWS http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c3c7ca7c5fed9310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e7801c2c9be44210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

2) I already got her EAD & AP approved and got the card. But for some reason on the USCIS website, if I check from the I-485 application it's status still says "Acceptance". Not even "Initial Review", should I be worried and contact them? or it's just the way they it it till they approve it?

You shouldn't be worried at least for now. Sometimes the USCIS is not the most reliable tool. If you don't have more than 5 month and you haven't been transfered to CSC you shouldn't be worried. If you were transfered, usually takes 6 month or more.

Appreciate your help.

-K

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OUR AMAZING JOURNEY 

 

2011

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2012

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2013                                                  2014                                                     2015

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didopage Experienced

didopage   337

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1) Sometimes yes, sometimes not. Prepare documents in case you have an interview. Expect an interview notice OR an approval OR a RFE on your case.

2) It's normal and happens to a lot of people (myself included). The online update system is sometimes "stuck" and so, unreliable at 100%. If you have received a notice of action for your I-485 application, no worries, they have your case.

K-1 Visa Timeline AOS Timeline

- Aug 31st, 2011 - Mailed I-129F package - May 29th, 2012 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP package

- Apr 13th, 2012 - Visa received - Aug 24th, 2012 - Green Card received

ROC Timeline

- May 19th, 2014 - Mailed ROC package to CSC

- Aug 8th, 2014 - Green Card received

N-400 Timeline

- Dec 29th, 2021 - Filed online. Got notice that biometrics will be reused.

- Now waiting...

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didopage Experienced

didopage   337

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Andrea&Henry, from OP's timeline, he/she filed after August 1st. So his/her case will either stay at NBC and be adjudicated without interview, or be sent to his/her local USCIS office for an interview.

K-1 Visa Timeline AOS Timeline

- Aug 31st, 2011 - Mailed I-129F package - May 29th, 2012 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP package

- Apr 13th, 2012 - Visa received - Aug 24th, 2012 - Green Card received

ROC Timeline

- May 19th, 2014 - Mailed ROC package to CSC

- Aug 8th, 2014 - Green Card received

N-400 Timeline

- Dec 29th, 2021 - Filed online. Got notice that biometrics will be reused.

- Now waiting...

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Andrea&Henry Proficient

Andrea&Henry   311

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Andrea&Henry, from OP's timeline, he/she filed after August 1st. So his/her case will either stay at NBC and be adjudicated without interview, or be sent to his/her local USCIS office for an interview.

Yes I know, just wanted to show him how things work then and work now. I didn't check his timeline so I give them the options, just in case

OUR AMAZING JOURNEY 

 

2011

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2012

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2013                                                  2014                                                     2015

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2016

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