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Anybody stuck in the "interview" stage get any help from their congressman? We have been waiting since Sep 11 and nothing. Our local office is super slow it seems.

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I-130 Approved July 2013 (PD Dec 2011)

AOS DBVB

07/30/2013 - AOS packet sent via Express mail (I-485, I-131, I-765)

08/01/2013 (day 1) - Delivered to USCIS Chicago

08/06/2013 (day 6 ) - Received USCIS Acceptance Confirmation emails. Awaiting official receipt notice (Form I-797) in the mail.

08/08/2013 (day 8 ) - Checks cashed

08/10/2013 (day 10) - Received 3 NOA's by mail (I-485, I-131, I-765)

08/16/2013 (day 16 ) - NOA for Biometrics appointment. Date set for 08/28/2013

08/19/2013 (day 19) - Successful walk-in Biometrics

08/28/2013 (day 28) - Biometrics appointment (Original)

9/11/2013 (day 42) - I-485 status online changed to "testing & interview"

9/26/2013 (day 57) - EAD status online changed to "card production", I-131 approved.

9/30/2013 (day 61) - EAD/AP card production ordered

10/04/2013 (day 65) - EAD/AP card mailed

10/07/2013 (day 68) - EAD/AP card received. *USCIS spelling error on card so they will have to redo the card.

10/16/2013 (day 77) - EAD/AP card mailed back to USCIS due to USCIS spelling error on card.

11/23/2013 (day 115) - EAD/AP card received with correct name.

01/02/2014 (day 155) - I-485 status showing the interview date updated - Interview on Feb 4, 2014.

01/04/2014 (day 157 ) - Received NOA about the interview appointment on Feb 4, 2014

02/04/2014 (day 187) - Interview @ SLC

02/04/2014 (day 187) - I-485 Approved

02/13/2014 (day 197 ) - Green Card Received (10 Year GC)

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Citizenship [bB]

08/17/2015 - N-400 packet sent via Express mail

08/19/2015 (day 2) - Delivered to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox

08/20/2015 (day 3) - Received USCIS Acceptance Confirmation emails. Awaiting official receipt notice (Form I-797) in the mail.

08/25/2015 (day 8) - Received NOA by mail

08/29/2015 (day 12) - NOA for Biometrics appointment. Date set for 09/08/2015

09/01/2015 (day 15) - Successful walk-in Biometrics @ a different location

12/17/2015 (day 123) - In line for interview

12/21/2015 (day 127) - Interview scheduled

12/24/2015 (day 130) - Interview letter received with interview date of Jan 27, 2016

01/27/2016 (day 164) - N400 Interview--Application approved.

02/07/2016 (day 175) - Oath ceremony letter arrived.Oath scheduled for 02/18/2016

02/18/2018 (day 186) - Oath ceremony

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Will everybody please put their timeline in their signature? It helps us to see how we are all progressing. We're on the same journey and it is nice to celebrate the little victories, but to do so, we

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I did the same for the timeline. Hopefully some of the mods see this issue and fix it so that there is an option for one who is doing AOS via LPR. Best of luck!

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Hi bokar83, I have been stuck from end of August too. I am from Chicago, looks like it is the busiest center with I-485 applications.

I have contacted my congressman and no reply from them yet.

I think there are few folks still patiently waiting, hopefully we hear something soon.

Good luck to all of us!

05/22/2012 - I-130 Reciept

07/30/2013 - I-130 NOA2

08/08/2013 - Received USCIS Acceptance Confirmation emails.

08/08/2013 - Checks cashed
08/10/2013 - Received 3 NOA's by mail (I-485, I-131, I-765)
08/14/2013 - NOA for Biometrics appointement. Date set for 08/29/2013

08/20/2013 - Succesful walk-in Biometrics
08/30/2013 - I-485 status online changed to "testing & interview"

10/02/2013 - EAD Card Procudtion, 1-131 still intial review. Got status update on 1-131, something about address change, which we didn't
10/03/2013 - Post Decision Activity for I-131

12/25/2013 - Recieved Interview scheduled text message

01/27/2014 - Attended interview

01/27/2014 - Card Production message

01/27/2014 - Decision message

01/31/2014 - Card Production - Card mailed with tracking # message

02/05/2014 - Recieved Card

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Did anyone follow-up with their 10 years GC instead of a 2 years conditional one?

I also received 10 years green card.

And i do not know what to do?

Should I contact USCIS and tell them about this mistake or not?

My attorney told me that it is not your mistake so you do not have to worried about it.

Also, you can become citizen within 3 years if u been married during that time.

02/25/201;3: I-130 NOA 1
08/21/2013: I-130 transferred to Nebraska Service Center

10/07/2013: I -130 approved.

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08/12/2013 : I-485, I-131, I-765 Packet sent.
08/15/2013: e-mail and text received from USCIS.
08/21/2013: received hard copy.
08/25/2013: received hard copy of biometrics for 09/13/2013.
08/27/2013: Done walk-in biometrics.
9/17/2013: I -485 status updated to testing and interview.

9/27/2013: I -485 status shows Interview date November 5th, 2013

10/11/2013: I-765 and I-131 got approved.

11/5/2013: Green card approved

11/5/2013: I -485 status shows card production.

11/5/2013: Status moved back to decision.

11/7/2013: I-485 status shows card production.

11/14/2013: Received green card for 10 years

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I also received 10 years green card.

And i do not know what to do?

Should I contact USCIS and tell them about this mistake or not?

My attorney told me that it is not your mistake so you do not have to worried about it.

Also, you can become citizen within 3 years if u been married during that time.

There is a COA code on NOA2 (Welcome to the U.S letter ) as well as catergory on the GC to indicate the status of GC one will receive.

For those who receive a 10-year GC , the code should be "F21" or "F26" , those who receive 2-year GC the code should be like "C21" or "C26".

The matter is the letter 'F' indicating non-conditional / and 'C' is conditional.

Reference : https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0500502215

I believe if you have established enough evidence to prove your marriage is genuine , the IO could decide a non-condional green card for your application, otherwise , a conditional GC is issued.

( Don't quote me on this since it is only my personal observation and study. I received a 10-year GC with code F26)

F2-A , married for 1y11 months. AOS on Aug-1/2013

I think the best for us to discuss is sharing the code on your cards, 10-y or 2-y and lenght of marriage so we can have a bigger picture on this issue.

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There is a COA code on NOA2 (Welcome to the U.S letter ) as well as catergory on the GC to indicate the status of GC one will receive.

For those who receive a 10-year GC , the code should be "F21" or "F26" , those who receive 2-year GC the code should be like "C21" or "C26".

The matter is the letter 'F' indicating non-conditional / and 'C' is conditional.

Reference : https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0500502215

I believe if you have established enough evidence to prove your marriage is genuine , the IO could decide a non-condional green card for your application, otherwise , a conditional GC is issued.

( Don't quote me on this since it is only my personal observation and study. I received a 10-year GC with code F26)

F2-A , married for 1y11 months. AOS on Aug-1/2013

I think the best for us to discuss is sharing the code on your cards, 10-y or 2-y and lenght of marriage so we can have a bigger picture on this issue.

Well, I have F26 on my green card. So does it means we do not have to inform them? And also v can become citizen within 3 years of period?

02/25/201;3: I-130 NOA 1
08/21/2013: I-130 transferred to Nebraska Service Center

10/07/2013: I -130 approved.

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08/12/2013 : I-485, I-131, I-765 Packet sent.
08/15/2013: e-mail and text received from USCIS.
08/21/2013: received hard copy.
08/25/2013: received hard copy of biometrics for 09/13/2013.
08/27/2013: Done walk-in biometrics.
9/17/2013: I -485 status updated to testing and interview.

9/27/2013: I -485 status shows Interview date November 5th, 2013

10/11/2013: I-765 and I-131 got approved.

11/5/2013: Green card approved

11/5/2013: I -485 status shows card production.

11/5/2013: Status moved back to decision.

11/7/2013: I-485 status shows card production.

11/14/2013: Received green card for 10 years

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Well, I have F26 on my green card. So does it means we do not have to inform them? And also v can become citizen within 3 years of period?

I don't think so. The 3-year period only applies when your spouse (or the petitioner) is already a USC and you have lived with this USC for 3 years. If you are getting your GC as F2-A, I don't think that rule applies to you.

That means you have to wait for 5 years until eligible for applying for citizenship.

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I don't think so. The 3-year period only applies when your spouse (or the petitioner) is already a USC and you have lived with this USC for 3 years. If you are getting your GC as F2-A, I don't think that rule applies to you.

That means you have to wait for 5 years until eligible for applying for citizenship.

Ok thank you..!

What about removal of condition? Do we have to inform USCIS or no?

02/25/201;3: I-130 NOA 1
08/21/2013: I-130 transferred to Nebraska Service Center

10/07/2013: I -130 approved.

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08/12/2013 : I-485, I-131, I-765 Packet sent.
08/15/2013: e-mail and text received from USCIS.
08/21/2013: received hard copy.
08/25/2013: received hard copy of biometrics for 09/13/2013.
08/27/2013: Done walk-in biometrics.
9/17/2013: I -485 status updated to testing and interview.

9/27/2013: I -485 status shows Interview date November 5th, 2013

10/11/2013: I-765 and I-131 got approved.

11/5/2013: Green card approved

11/5/2013: I -485 status shows card production.

11/5/2013: Status moved back to decision.

11/7/2013: I-485 status shows card production.

11/14/2013: Received green card for 10 years

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i am not professional lawyer. I am just in the same shoes like you.

But I think for "F26" code and the 10-year GC are correct. There is nothing to report to USCIS.

ohh ok ..! thanks for this information..!

02/25/201;3: I-130 NOA 1
08/21/2013: I-130 transferred to Nebraska Service Center

10/07/2013: I -130 approved.

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08/12/2013 : I-485, I-131, I-765 Packet sent.
08/15/2013: e-mail and text received from USCIS.
08/21/2013: received hard copy.
08/25/2013: received hard copy of biometrics for 09/13/2013.
08/27/2013: Done walk-in biometrics.
9/17/2013: I -485 status updated to testing and interview.

9/27/2013: I -485 status shows Interview date November 5th, 2013

10/11/2013: I-765 and I-131 got approved.

11/5/2013: Green card approved

11/5/2013: I -485 status shows card production.

11/5/2013: Status moved back to decision.

11/7/2013: I-485 status shows card production.

11/14/2013: Received green card for 10 years

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2 year GC is issued for marriages LESS than 2 years.

10 year GC is issued for marriages of 2 years or more.

Contact USCIS if you receive the 10 year GC and you are married less than 2 years. It should be fixed. If you don't do removal of conditions, you will be out of status and could be deported/removed.

Call or make an infopass.

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My Parents’ B2 Tourist Visa Application - APPROVED

 

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2 year GC is issued for marriages LESS than 2 years.

10 year GC is issued for marriages of 2 years or more.

Contact USCIS if you receive the 10 year GC and you are married less than 2 years. It should be fixed. If you don't do removal of conditions, you will be out of status and could be deported/removed.

Call or make an infopass.

well..! that is their mistake

How can be deported without making any mistake.

02/25/201;3: I-130 NOA 1
08/21/2013: I-130 transferred to Nebraska Service Center

10/07/2013: I -130 approved.

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08/12/2013 : I-485, I-131, I-765 Packet sent.
08/15/2013: e-mail and text received from USCIS.
08/21/2013: received hard copy.
08/25/2013: received hard copy of biometrics for 09/13/2013.
08/27/2013: Done walk-in biometrics.
9/17/2013: I -485 status updated to testing and interview.

9/27/2013: I -485 status shows Interview date November 5th, 2013

10/11/2013: I-765 and I-131 got approved.

11/5/2013: Green card approved

11/5/2013: I -485 status shows card production.

11/5/2013: Status moved back to decision.

11/7/2013: I-485 status shows card production.

11/14/2013: Received green card for 10 years

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well..! that is their mistake

How can be deported without making any mistake.

You should inform USCIS of THEIR mistake. I didn't say that it was you who made the error. The point is, don't ignore it.

:wub:10-year GC holder :wub:

My Parents’ B2 Tourist Visa Application - APPROVED

 

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You should inform USCIS of THEIR mistake. I didn't say that it was you who made the error. The point is, don't ignore it.

ohh ok thanks for guide me..!

And good luck for ur interview..!

02/25/201;3: I-130 NOA 1
08/21/2013: I-130 transferred to Nebraska Service Center

10/07/2013: I -130 approved.

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08/12/2013 : I-485, I-131, I-765 Packet sent.
08/15/2013: e-mail and text received from USCIS.
08/21/2013: received hard copy.
08/25/2013: received hard copy of biometrics for 09/13/2013.
08/27/2013: Done walk-in biometrics.
9/17/2013: I -485 status updated to testing and interview.

9/27/2013: I -485 status shows Interview date November 5th, 2013

10/11/2013: I-765 and I-131 got approved.

11/5/2013: Green card approved

11/5/2013: I -485 status shows card production.

11/5/2013: Status moved back to decision.

11/7/2013: I-485 status shows card production.

11/14/2013: Received green card for 10 years

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2 year GC is issued for marriages LESS than 2 years.

10 year GC is issued for marriages of 2 years or more.

Contact USCIS if you receive the 10 year GC and you are married less than 2 years. It should be fixed. If you don't do removal of conditions, you will be out of status and could be deported/removed.

Call or make an infopass.

This needs to be done, and right now. Failing to follow proper procedure, no matter whose fault it is, can and will get you into very serious trouble.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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