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Congrats and thanks for sharing :)

I just dont understand why the hell the IO was asking you for a proof your wife was enrolled in classes? It is my understanding that after you receive I485 notice you dont have to maintain your F1. If she asked for proof of enrollment untill I485 notice that I would understand.

Good luck. Let us know how long it takes to actually receive the hard GC. Thx.

MY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE

Hi guys since I am the first F2A AOS here to go for an interview, I thought I should share my interview experience as promised (you can see my timeline on the signature line below).

Background: Marriage bonafide documents submitted with the I-485 application were:

1-Deed of our house

2-Lease for our former apartment

3-BC of our biological child

4-Copy of water bill showing name of husband and wife

5-Joint credit card statement

Our interview was scheduled for 2:30 pm but we arrived at 1:35 pm and took 10 mins to go through security. By 1:45 pm we had checked in and were seated in the waiting lounge. It was kind of a semi-circular room and IO were coming out from every angle and calling the names of applicants. The waiting was the toughest part of the interview, it was 2:30 pm and our name was not called. We gave another 10-15 mins, nothing........

My confidence sank and nervousness sets in. My thinking was that the reason they are taking too long is that they may be taking time in grilling the applicants and therefore running behind schedule. I couldn't believe how relax my wife who was the beneficiary was.

At 3:20 pm, a gorgeous and sweet African American IO in her mid-to-late 20s called my wife by the first name.

We walked up to her, as we were approaching, I gave her the usual American smile and she smiled back and greeted us. She told us to come with her to her office. And this is how the interview went once we were in her office:

IO: I am officer xxxxxx and I will be conducting your interview today. I need you guys to remain standing so that can swear you guys under oath. Do you plan to tell the truth blah blah blah

Petitioner and Beneficiary: Yes we do

IO: You may now take your seat.

IO: (to my wife) when are you due?

Wife: In December.

IO: Congratulations! Do you know what you are having?

Wife: (smiled) no we want this to be a surprise.

IO: (smiled)

Petitioner: You guys seem to be very busy today, is that how it is for you guys every day?

IO: (smiled) actually not quite, it is just that we just moved to this new location 2 weeks ago and applicants have been going to the old location before driving all across town to this new location, that has been causing a lot of applicants to arrive late for their interview thereby making us to be running behind schedule.

Petitioner: Yes our interview notice was showing the old address but we were fortunate to find out from a friend last week that you guys are now in this new location. (Actually I found out from this forum. lol)

IO: I see that your I-130 has been approved, do you have a copy, because all I can see in your file is the 130 receipt notice.

Petitioner: (after looking in my binder) Oh no, I did not bring a copy but yes the 130 was approved on August 27th.

IO: Yes you are right, that is what I see in the system. Do not worry about not having the approval notice. May I see your LPR card sir?

Petitioner: There you go.

IO: Thanks. (she looked at it and returned it)

IO: (to the beneficiary) May I your passport?

Wife: Here it is.

IO: Thanks. (Glanced through it) can you confirm your last date and port of entry into the US?

Wife: Yes it was mm/dd/yyyy and port of entry was JFK.

IO: Have you left the country since then?

Wife: No.

IO: Do you guys have any kids?

Wife: Yes

IO: How many?

Petitioner: We have one 4-Y-O and a baby due in December, so will it be mathematically right to say we have one and a half kids?

IO: (smiled) I guess so. Do you have any other kids anywhere in the world?

Wife: No (IO then wrote it in CAPs with a red pen on the I-485 application that "NO OTHER KIDS ANY WHERE IN THE WORLD" )

IO: Do you have any document prove of your student status?

Wife: yes, here is an updated copy of my I-20.

IO: What do you go to school for?

Wife: xxxxxxxx

IO: Do you have any prove that you are enrolled in classes this semester?

Wife: No, I don't but I have my student ID

IO: That's ok. I will now confirm the information on your 485 application with you. (after confirmation all the information like names, DOB, names of parents and DOB etc, she asked the yes or no questions)

IO: (she then pulled the I-94 from wife's passport and stapled it to her file) OK guys you are all set, you should be receiving your permanent resident card between 2 and 6 weeks, do you guys have any questions for me.

Petitioner: We had a planned trip out of the US in a week's time, is it at all possible to get my wife's passport stamped?

IO: uuhhhh, I do not have any problem stamping your passport but let me check first with my supervisor. (she made a quick phone call). OK you guys will have to bear with me because I will have to complete your paperwork right now, submit your case for approval into the system before I can stamp your passport.

Petitioner: That's fine.

IO: ( after working on the system for about 2 mins or so) ok guys your application has just been approved. (her supervisor worked in and handed the dry seal to her, and she stamped the passport and embossed the dry seal on it.)

IO: I will make this valid only for 2 weeks since you will have received you GC by then. Here is your passport, do you have any questions?

Wife: No, thank you very much.

IO: Ok guys let me walk you guys out.

At the end of the hallway, I gave a firm handshake to the IO and thanked her again.

We couldn't have asked for a better experience guys. I could tell that IO had approved the application in her mind. You can see that through out the interview it was as if the petioner does not exist.....

It was suprisingly a very painless process.

I will be looking forward to reading everybody's interview experience.


Thank you Bony69. What you said is very insightful. Best of luck to your kid's interview. biggrin.png

Good luck on your interview tomorrow.

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I-130 Filing


11/09/2012 - I-130 PD


07/16/2013 - I-130 NOA2



I-485 (AoS)


7/30/2013 - AoS Packets sent I485 only, no EAD/AP


8/1/2013 - Fedex Delivered (Chicago Lockbox)


8/5/2013 - Texts and Emails from USCIS for I-485, EAD and AP


8/10/2013 - Hard Copies NOA for 485


8/12/2013 - Biometrics appointment letter (Scheduled for 8/28)


8/13/2013 - Successful walk-in Biometrics done.


8/29/2013 - Scheduled Biometrics


8/27/2013 - Status for I-485 changed to "Testing and Interview"


9/19/2013- Received text, interview OCT 22nd


10/22/2013- interview day, approved on spot


11/01/2013- Received 10 years green card, married under 2 years

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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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71411kumar   1

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Waiting for 6 weeks now. No update yet.

I called USCIS after 30 days passed but no useful information!

Parrot/Jonny, Any update on your side?

I am planning to call USCIS today and if I don't find anything, then take a infopass appointment.

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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Parrot/Jonny, Any update on your side?

I am planning to call USCIS today and if I don't find anything, then take a infopass appointment.

I called USCIS again and this time they raised an incident with a tracking number. But don't know how it ll help.

I also took an InfoPass for Thursday this week. will update you on how it goes.

08/02/2013 - AOS packet sent via Express mail (I-485, I-131, I-765)
08/05/2013 (day 1) - Delivered to USCIS Chicago
08/08/2013 (day 4 ) - Received USCIS Acceptance Confirmation emails. Awaiting official receipt notice (Form I-797) in the mail.
08/08/2013 (day 4 ) - Check cashed
08/12/2013 (day 8) - Received 3 NOA's by mail (I-485, I-131, I-765)
08/16/2013 (day 12 ) - NOA for Biometrics appointement. Date set for 08/27/2013

08/21/2013 (day 17) - Succesful walk-in Biometrics
08/27/2013 (day 23) - Biometrics appointement (Original)
08/27/2013 (day 23) - I-485 status online changed to "testing & interview"

10/7/2013(day 63) - EAD in card production, I-131 approved
12/24/2013 - I-485 status showing the interview date.
1/23/2014 - Interview and GC production ordered

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No updates till now sad.png

I called USCIS again and this time they raised an incident with a tracking number. But don't know how it ll help.

I also took an InfoPass for Thursday this week. will update you on how it goes.

ok, thank you guys. Really frustrating, looks like we got the slowest field office.

Parrot, please keep us posted.

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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first of all, i hope those waiting for an interview will get your interview date very soon.
second... I just got back from my interview and I have 1 advice that I wish someone has mentioned online: guys, remember to bring a copy of the visa bulletin proving that your PD is current!! Our IO wasn't aware of this case so couldn't approve our case on the spot.. :(( a bit worried now... wish me luck..
hope you folks will be better prepared and get your green card very quickly!

07/31/2013 - AOS packet sent via UPS (I-130, I-485, I-131, I-765)
08/02/2013 - Delivered to USCIS Chicago
08/06/2013 - Received USCIS Acceptance Confirmation emails and texts.
08/07/2013 - Check cashed
08/09/2013 - Received all i-797C's by mail
08/19/2013 - NOA for Biometrics appointment. Date set for 09/06/2013

08/20/2013 - Successful walk-in Biometrics
08/28/2013 - NOA2 for Biometrics appointment AGAIN. Date set for 09/12/2013
08/29/2013 - Succesful walk-in Biometrics
09/04/2013 - I-485 status online changed to "testing & interview"
09/13/2013 - I-485 status showing the interview date.
09/14/2013 - Received NOA about the interview appointment on 10/15/2013
10/07/2013 - Received Combo card with fingerprint on it
10/15/2013 - interview day. approved on the spot.
10/16/2013 - I-485 status changed to card production
10/17/2013 - I-485 status changed to decision: registered as a permanent resident
10/17/2013 - I-130 approved

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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first of all, i hope those waiting for an interview will get your interview date very soon.

second... I just got back from my interview and I have 1 advice that I wish someone has mentioned online: guys, remember to bring a copy of the visa bulletin proving that your PD is current!! Our IO wasn't aware of this case so couldn't approve our case on the spot.. sad.png( a bit worried now... wish me luck..

hope you folks will be better prepared and get your green card very quickly!

Ohhh..! What dumb visa officer that is!

I am sure you will get your approval within two days..!

I think by tomorrow they will be approve your case because it nothing to serious to look at ..!

That is visa officer mistake..!

Good luck and thanks for sharing this information..!

Can you just tell me how long your interview last and what question they ask?

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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first of all, i hope those waiting for an interview will get your interview date very soon.

second... I just got back from my interview and I have 1 advice that I wish someone has mentioned online: guys, remember to bring a copy of the visa bulletin proving that your PD is current!! Our IO wasn't aware of this case so couldn't approve our case on the spot.. sad.png( a bit worried now... wish me luck..

hope you folks will be better prepared and get your green card very quickly!

Thank you for the tip, meowyyt. I also think it's just a matter of time. It's a little odd though that the officer didn't check it online. Don't they have access the internet? Anyway, good luck and keep us posted!

Hope everyone else gets their interview notices very soon!

Edited by R & M

I-130

06/25/2013 - I-130 sent via USPS
06/27/2013 - Delivered to USCIS Chicago

07/02/2013 - Received USCIS Acceptance Confirmation email (PD June 28).

07/03/2013 - Check cashed

09/11/2013 - I-130 transferred to Nebraska Service Center

11/13/2013 - I-130 transferred to USCIS local field office (3 weeks after the interview)

11/25/2013 - I-130 Approved

AOS, EAD, AP

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

08/01/2013 - Delivered to USCIS Chicago
08/12/2013 - Received 3 USCIS Acceptance Confirmation SMS/emails. Awaiting official receipt notice (Form I-797) in the mail.
08/12/2013 - Check cashed
08/15/2013 - Received 3 NOA's by mail.
08/19/2013 - Received Biometrics appointment
08/20/2013 - Biometrics completed by walk in
09/06/2013 - Original Biometrics appointment

08/27/2013 - Expedited AP Approved / EAD was approved as well.

08/30/2013 - Second EAD/AP card ordered confirmation e-mail.

09/03/2013 - EAD/AP card shipped (USPS tracking number)

09/05/2013 - EAD/AP card received

09/05/2013 - I-485 status online changed to "testing & interview"

09/20/2013 - I-485 status showing the interview date (Oct. 24)
09/23/2013 - Received NOA about the interview appointment

10/24/2013 - Interview (Approved!)

11/25/2013 - First Card Production Ordered e-mail (5:30pm)

11/25/2013 - Status Update: Decision (9:00pm)

11/29/2013 - Second Card Production Ordered e-mail with Tracking # (8:45pm)

12/02/2013 - Green Card Received

I-751

07/23/2015 - I-751 sent via USPS

07/27/2015 - Package received at VSC

08/03/2015 - Check cashed

08/03/2015 - Received NOA, dated 07/28/2015

08/13/2015 - Received Biometrics notice for 08/24/2015

06/27/2016 - "New Card is Being Produced" Text Message (12:30pm - Eastern)

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Wow IO not approving case bc not sure if visas are available. This is strange. One click on the internet will confirm that.

@Kutko, yes my IO asked for proof of enrollment, but that was not an issue. I am sure it was just a side discussion. Note that they can see the most updated infos about any one's F1 status on SEVIS. If my wife was not enrolled for classes, the school will have updated her SEVIS to reflect that and IO will have seen it.

You are right once you have applied for I-485 and your application is accepted maintaining F1 status is optional.

We chose to stay enrolled bc this was wife last semester, so it will be nice to get her degree and join the job hunt rather than waiting another semester.

My wife received her 485 approval/welcome letter today in the mail.

She also received a notification that her EAD card has been mailed, we are like huuuuuh ... too late don't need it anymore:))

CPO e-notification for LPR card was also received today, so hopefully we will receive the card pretty soon.

I-130 APPLICATION VSC

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08/24/2012 Priority Date

08/16/2013 case transferred to NSC

08/27/13 Approval (NOA2)

08/30/13 Hard copy of NOA2 received

09/04/13 NVC returned file to USCIS

I-485 APPLICATION

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08/6/13 I-485, 765, and 131 package mailed

8/7/13 package received by USCIS chicago

8/12/13 text and email of acceptance received

8/15/13 hard copies of I-797c receipt notices received

8/19/13 FP notice recieved, FP scheduled for 09/06/13

8/21/13 Successful FP walk in

9/3/13 Status changed to testing and interview

9/6/13 Email for interview scheduled for 10/9/13 at 2:30 pm in Philadelphia

10/7/13 EAD and AP approved

10/9/13 Interview lasted less than 5 mins and was approved on the spot

10/17/13 combo EAD and AP card received, but don't need it since GC has been approved already

10/21/13 10-year GC received, wow so much good things happening. THANK YOU JESUS!

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7:00 AM in morning USCIS wake me up with a message....yippee....

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Now preparing for interview.Post experience of you interviews all VJ members......

I-130

2 jan 2013 - file posted Chicago, IL
4 jan 2013 - file delivered chicago, IL
7 jan 2013 - e notification received case sent to VSC
12 jan 2013- NOA-1 receiver form I-797C (PD: 7 Jan 2013)

16 Aug 2013- Case transfered to Nebraska service center
19 Aug 2013- NOA for transfer
23 Aug 2013- NSC started working on case
2 Oct 2013- Alien reg # changed notification
3 Oct 2013- Approved E-notification NOA-2dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif
I-485 ( with I-131 & I-765)
14 Aug 2013- Package sent to Chicago, IL
16 Aug 2013- Delivered Chicago, IL
21 Aug 2013- e-notification received for all 3 cases
25 Aug 2013- NOA-1 dated 21 Aug 2013 for I-485 (19 Aug for I-131 & I-765)
26 Aug 2013- Finger print notice Dated 18 Sep 2013
18 Sep 2013- Biometrics complete
24 Sep 2013- Case Status change: Testing and Interview

16 Oct 2013- Notification for interview 19th November 2013dancin5hr.gif dancin5hr.gif

24 oct 2013- EAD and AP approved and combo card in production

2 Nov 2013- EAD and AP combo card arrived

19 Nov 2013- Interview completed. File held for further review.protest6wz.gif

20 Nov 2013- Status changed- ordered card production dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif Finally 11 month long visa journey with happy endingdancin5hr.gifrofl.gif

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first of all, i hope those waiting for an interview will get your interview date very soon.

second... I just got back from my interview and I have 1 advice that I wish someone has mentioned online: guys, remember to bring a copy of the visa bulletin proving that your PD is current!! Our IO wasn't aware of this case so couldn't approve our case on the spot.. sad.png( a bit worried now... wish me luck..

hope you folks will be better prepared and get your green card very quickly!

Stupid IO, but no worries, they will confirm the visa bulletin thing and have you approved within couple days. Good luck to everyone.

08/25/2015 - Filed I-751 via USPS

09/06/2015 - NOA

09/30/2015 - Done biometrics

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has anyone travel outside of us after getting combo card (EAD/travel document). I have one urgent family issue and need to go to canada. i am on H1B in USA.

Please let me know what extra things to take care of when traveling outside of USA while doing AOS process.

thanks

I haven't travelled with the EAD/AP combo card but I did ask people before I applied for it. I was told that if I am on H1B and I don't use my EAD/AP card, my H1B stays valid. I can travel in and out of the country with my H1B as I would usually and it does not affect my AOS application (Usually, if you would leave the country while you have a pending AOS, it is termed as abandoned and canceled but that's NOT the case when you have a H1B).

I-130 Filing

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7/26/2012 - USCIS Received

7/31/2012 - Checks Cashed

8/1/2012 - NOA1

9/4/2013 - (8pm - Pacific) Email/Text for I-130 approval! (Took 405 days)

9/8/2013 - Hard Copy NOA2 for I-130

10/4/2013 - Got an email and text - I-130 went back into initial review wow.gif (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/458341-i-130-went-back-into-initial-review)

 

I-485 (AoS)

Spoiler

 

7/30/2013 - AoS Packets sent

8/1/2013 - PD is current for F2A (India)

8/1/2013 - Fedex Delivered (Chicago Lockbox)

8/5/2013 - Texts and Emails from USCIS for I-485, EAD and AP

8/12/2013 - Hard Copies NOAs for 485, EAD and AP

8/12/2013 - Biometrics appointment letter (Scheduled for 8/28)

8/13/2013 - Successful walk-in Biometrics done.

8/28/2013 - Scheduled Biometrics

8/28/2013 - Status for I-485 changed to "Testing and Interview"

9/17/2013 - Got an email & Text at 4am Pacific for Interview date (October 21)

9/19/2013 - Got the interview letter in mail.

10/9/2013 - Got emails and texts about EAD and AP going into production.

10/15/2013 - Got another email and text about EAD in production.

10/18/2013 - EAD updated to "Card sent"

10/18/2013 - EAD updated with USPS tracking number (expected delivery on 10/21)

10/21/2013 - EAD/AP Combo card received.

10/21/2013 - Interview day (Los Angeles - review)

10/21/2013 - Approved! Got text and email about card in production. dancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gifdancin5hr.gif

10/21/2013 - Another update to the I-485 (Decision - Registered as Permanent Resident)

10/23/2013 - Another text/email for card in production.

10/28/2013 - Card ready to be picked up notification. Later in the day got the tracking number.

10//31/2013 - Received the card today! Yay!

I-751 (Removal of Conditions)

7/22/15 - Documents sent
7/24/15 - NOA1 (Received in mail on 7/29)
8/19/15 - Biometrics done
1/6/16 - Approval email and text :dancing::dancing:

 

 
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has anyone travel outside of us after getting combo card (EAD/travel document). I have one urgent family issue and need to go to canada. i am on H1B in USA.

Please let me know what extra things to take care of when traveling outside of USA while doing AOS process.

thanks

Hysamir, I used my combo card (EAD/AP) to enter the US last Friday. I arrived at the Miami International Airport and proceeded to the immigration line. I greeted the immigration officer and told her that I had filed for Adjustment of Status and gave her the combo card and passport. She was very friendly. She asked me if it was the first time I was using the card and I said yes. After taking my fingerprints, she told me to wait until another officer came to take me to the secondary inspection room. She also handed me a blank I-94 and told me to please fill it out.

The other officer didn't take long to arrive and take me to the other room. He handed my passport to another officer in a closed room. I waited for about 20 minutes. There was only one person ahead of me. The officer came out of his office and asked me what's the purpose of my visit and then he saw my combo card and I-94 in my hand and he just said "oh", and took them. He just asked to clarify whether I was indeed not using my still valid G-4 visa to enter the US and I said yes.

Another 5 minutes or so passed and he opened the door and called my name and handed me my passport, combo card and stamped I-94. I was not asked for any documents but I had copies of all USCIS letters (I-797Cs) sent to me and to my husband and a letter from my employer confirming my employment, just in case.

Anyway, overall it was a much more pleasant experience than I had thought, but I have never overstayed or had any problems with USCIS before. My only advice is that you schedule your flight connection (if you have one) at least 3 hours apart. I've heard stories of people waiting in secondary inspection for over 2 hours... It's a slow process, I believe they look carefully at all your files before stamping the I-94 and allowing you in the country again.

I hope this information is useful. Good luck!

I-130

06/25/2013 - I-130 sent via USPS
06/27/2013 - Delivered to USCIS Chicago

07/02/2013 - Received USCIS Acceptance Confirmation email (PD June 28).

07/03/2013 - Check cashed

09/11/2013 - I-130 transferred to Nebraska Service Center

11/13/2013 - I-130 transferred to USCIS local field office (3 weeks after the interview)

11/25/2013 - I-130 Approved

AOS, EAD, AP

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

08/01/2013 - Delivered to USCIS Chicago
08/12/2013 - Received 3 USCIS Acceptance Confirmation SMS/emails. Awaiting official receipt notice (Form I-797) in the mail.
08/12/2013 - Check cashed
08/15/2013 - Received 3 NOA's by mail.
08/19/2013 - Received Biometrics appointment
08/20/2013 - Biometrics completed by walk in
09/06/2013 - Original Biometrics appointment

08/27/2013 - Expedited AP Approved / EAD was approved as well.

08/30/2013 - Second EAD/AP card ordered confirmation e-mail.

09/03/2013 - EAD/AP card shipped (USPS tracking number)

09/05/2013 - EAD/AP card received

09/05/2013 - I-485 status online changed to "testing & interview"

09/20/2013 - I-485 status showing the interview date (Oct. 24)
09/23/2013 - Received NOA about the interview appointment

10/24/2013 - Interview (Approved!)

11/25/2013 - First Card Production Ordered e-mail (5:30pm)

11/25/2013 - Status Update: Decision (9:00pm)

11/29/2013 - Second Card Production Ordered e-mail with Tracking # (8:45pm)

12/02/2013 - Green Card Received

I-751

07/23/2015 - I-751 sent via USPS

07/27/2015 - Package received at VSC

08/03/2015 - Check cashed

08/03/2015 - Received NOA, dated 07/28/2015

08/13/2015 - Received Biometrics notice for 08/24/2015

06/27/2016 - "New Card is Being Produced" Text Message (12:30pm - Eastern)

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Hi,

Finally there is some movement on my case. I got email today that my employment authorization card is in production, however status of I131 didn't change at all and still shows Initial Review. Did anyone had such problem?

No news about interview yet...

08/12/2013 - Concurrent filing of I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 sent.
08/15/2013 - Delivered to USCIS Chicago Lockbox
08/20/2013 - Acceptance Confirmation text messages (4) and emails (4).
08/21/2013 - Check cashed.
08/24/2013 - Four I-797C notice of action in mail.
08/26/2013 - I-797C for Biometrics notice. Appointment scheduled on 09/16
09/07/2013 - I-485 case status updated to RFE and the RFE notice mailed out.
09/16/2013 - biometric appointment
10/16/2013 - Received Email/SMS about I-765 EAD Production Ordered. Nochanges in I-131 AP status
10/21/2013 - Received Second Email/ SMS about I-765 EAD Production Ordered
10/24/2013 - Received Third Email/ SMS about I-765 EAD mailed to address.
10/24/2013 - Received Fourth Email/SMS about I-765 EAD approved. Case status is back to Post Decision Activity

10/26/2013 - Received combo card in mail

10/28/2013 - I-485 case status changed to Testing and Interview

10/31/2013 - Received Email with interview date 12/05

12/05/2013 - Approved on the spot during Interview:)

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