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dd_f2a_26 Apprentice

dd_f2a_26   1

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I-485 status changed to 'Testing and Interview' dancin5hr.gif Excited !!

08/8/13 I-130,I-485, 765, and 131 package mailed


08/12/13 package received by USCIS chicago


08/14/13 text and email of acceptance received (PD 8/12)


08/16/13 hard copies of I-797c receipt notices received


08/23/13 Biometric notice recieved, Biometric scheduled for 09/13/13


08/28/13 Successful Biometric walk in


09/03/13 I-485 application status updated showing RFE.


09/07/13 RFE received in mail. It is asking to show that I-130 petitioner is a US citizen


09/12/13 I-485 updated to 'RFE Response Review'..


10/10/13 I-765 Updated to Card/Document in Production. I-131 Updated to 'Post Decision Activity' - Approved.


10/16/13 Second notification for I-765 Card/Document in Production


10/17/13 I-485 Updated to 'Testing and Interview'


10/21/13 Received notification that EAD card has been sent in mail.


10/22/13 Received notification with USPS tracking number for EAD


10/23/13 Received notification for I-485. Interview scheduled on 11/26.


10/23/13 Received EAD/AP Combo card in mail.


10/26/13 Received Interview letter in mail.


11/26/13 Went through Interview. I-130 & I-485 approved. Green card in production.


11/27/13 I-485 updated to Post Decision Activity. Saying I-485 was reopened.


12/02/13 I-485 updated to Post Decision Activity. Saying I-485 was reopened.


12/06/13 I-485 Status changed to card production. (Again )


12/13/13 Received 2 year Green Card and welcome letter in mail. COA is CX6.


09/14/15 I-751 filed for ROC


09/18/15 NOA - USCIS case recieved


07/18/15 NOA - Case approved


.............. Waiting for card production

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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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meowyyt   2

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Filed: H-1B Visa Country: China
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a couple more advice that I just recalled:
1. bring photos with friends or family members, preferably taken at landmark places
--our IO didn't have any photos we submitted in the file... and she laughed (nicely) how some of our couple photos could be taken anywhere as the background doesn't have any landmarks...
2. if you are on H1b, bring 2012 tax transcript or tax return. I know this isn't required but our IO asked for it and added to our file.
3. IO can tell if you and your spouse have the same address on file. IO can also see all the people who have shared the same address with you during the same period in time.
4. if you want your passport stamped at the end of the interview, bring your upcoming trip tickets & hotel reservations, etc.

hope it helps! thank you fellow visajourneyers for all your support and comfort along the way.

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

sam271985 Enthusiast

sam271985   7

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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a couple more advice that I just recalled:

1. bring photos with friends or family members, preferably taken at landmark places

--our IO didn't have any photos we submitted in the file... and she laughed (nicely) how some of our couple photos could be taken anywhere as the background doesn't have any landmarks...

2. if you are on H1b, bring 2012 tax transcript or tax return. I know this isn't required but our IO asked for it and added to our file.

3. IO can tell if you and your spouse have the same address on file. IO can also see all the people who have shared the same address with you

during the same period in time.

4. if you want your passport stamped at the end of the interview, bring your upcoming trip tickets & hotel reservations, etc.

hope it helps! thank you fellow visajourneyers for all your support and comfort along the way.

Thanks for the information.!!

a couple more advice that I just recalled:

1. bring photos with friends or family members, preferably taken at landmark places

--our IO didn't have any photos we submitted in the file... and she laughed (nicely) how some of our couple photos could be taken anywhere as the background doesn't have any landmarks...

2. if you are on H1b, bring 2012 tax transcript or tax return. I know this isn't required but our IO asked for it and added to our file.

3. IO can tell if you and your spouse have the same address on file. IO can also see all the people who have shared the same address with you

during the same period in time.

4. if you want your passport stamped at the end of the interview, bring your upcoming trip tickets & hotel reservations, etc.

hope it helps! thank you fellow visajourneyers for all your support and comfort along the way.

Thanks for the 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

R & M Explorer

R & M   14

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a couple more advice that I just recalled:

1. bring photos with friends or family members, preferably taken at landmark places

--our IO didn't have any photos we submitted in the file... and she laughed (nicely) how some of our couple photos could be taken anywhere as the background doesn't have any landmarks...

2. if you are on H1b, bring 2012 tax transcript or tax return. I know this isn't required but our IO asked for it and added to our file.

3. IO can tell if you and your spouse have the same address on file. IO can also see all the people who have shared the same address with you during the same period in time.

4. if you want your passport stamped at the end of the interview, bring your upcoming trip tickets & hotel reservations, etc.

hope it helps! thank you fellow visajourneyers for all your support and comfort along the way.

Thank you, meowyyt! My interview is next week and all this information is very helpful!

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)

ramu2012 Explorer

ramu2012   23

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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Congratulations everyone getting their Green Cards approved and those getting their interview dates!!

My EAD/AP application updated today. It says it has been sent out today. There isn't any USPS tracking number yet. I don't think there's any way for me to get it before my interview which is on Monday morning :-)

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)

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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:

 

 
bokar83 Enthusiast

bokar83   13

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Hi everybody. Is there anybody out there who has been in "testing & interview" for over a month without an interview date? Have you contacted USCIS via infopass or calling and had any movement? Some offices seem to be super slow and this is becoming frustrating. :(

Thoughts?

Life is GREAT! SMILE! smile.png

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

71411kumar Apprentice

71411kumar   1

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Hi everybody. Is there anybody out there who has been in "testing & interview" for over a month without an interview date? Have you contacted USCIS via infopass or calling and had any movement? Some offices seem to be super slow and this is becoming frustrating. sad.png

Thoughts?

Bokar83...welcome to the family..looks like there are quite few of us. I know the feeling its approaching two months for some folks.

Parrot had a infopass appointment and it was no use. The IO said that the application was within the processing times.

Not sure what else we can do...wait with patience may be....

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

sam271985 Enthusiast

sam271985   7

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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Hi everybody. Is there anybody out there who has been in "testing & interview" for over a month without an interview date? Have you contacted USCIS via infopass or calling and had any movement? Some offices seem to be super slow and this is becoming frustrating. :(

Thoughts?

Bokar83...welcome to the family..looks like there are quite few of us. I know the feeling its approaching two months for some folks.

Parrot had a infopass appointment and it was no use. The IO said that the application was within the processing times.

Not sure what else we can do...wait with patience may be....

Guys.!! U can contact to congressman.!! May that will help.!!

I know it's really frustrating because mine was testing and interview for almost one week and I started panicking.!!

I hope u guys ll get date soon.!!

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

sam271985 Enthusiast

sam271985   7

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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Congratulations everyone getting their Green Cards approved and those getting their interview dates!!

My EAD/AP application updated today. It says it has been sent out today. There isn't any USPS tracking number yet. I don't think there's any way for me to get it before my interview which is on Monday morning :-)

Can you just tell us what happened in your interview today whenever you get a chance?

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

f2a485 Explorer

f2a485   9

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Received the 10-year green card today, 10/21/13.

Good luck guys and see you guys in the citizanship forum in the future.

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!

sam271985 Enthusiast

sam271985   7

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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Received the 10-year green card today, 10/21/13.

Good luck guys and see you guys in the citizanship forum in the future.

Congratulations...!

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

ramu2012 Explorer

ramu2012   23

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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OK! Here's my detailed experience.

I would like to thank everyone on VJ and on this thread for all the help and support and for sharing their experiences and timelines!
Those of you who are still waiting for interviews, hang tight! Good Luck all!

Our interview was scheduled for 10am and we parked our car, got to the office by 9:20am. We walked through security (no lines and really courteous staff) and were pointed to the elevators.

We went up to the room that was mentioned on our letter and walked to the check-in counter. The lady there took our interview notice and asked us to take a seat. It was 9:30ish at this time. We were called in by our I/O at around 10:15am.

Our I/O had a stern face but was extremely polite and she directed us to her office. Once we got to the office, she asked us to remain standing and swore us in.

After that, she asked us for my (beneficiary's) passport, my wife's green card and our IDs (We gave her our driver licenses). She also asked for my work permit (my H1B was in my passport and my I-94).

At this point, she opened our file and asked if we had our I-130 approval notice. Our I-130 was approved a few weeks ago and I had the notice with me. She then asked us when did we submit the I-130 and why did we not file I-485 and I-130 together. We were pretty confused at this point and explained that my wife was a LPR and not a US Citizen so we had to wait for the dates to become concurrent. It seems there was some confusion because our I-130 approval had our priority date listed as July, XX, 2013. However, we had filed our I-130 in July, 2012!!!! She then saw that the notice also had the receipt date of July XX, 2012 and then mentioned that they made a mistake on our I-130's priority date and hence, all the confusion. She had a copy of the October Visa Bulletin and she looked up the F2A dates on it a couple of times.

At this point, she asked us our names. Most of the questions were directed to me (beneficiary) and very few of them at my wife (petitioner). She asked to see a copy of our marriage certificate and asked us to verify our dates of birth, date of our marriage and place of marriage.

After this, she opened our I-485 application and started going through it, verifying our Social security numbers (matched them with our cards), our addresses (matched with the driver's licenses). My license had an older address to which she asked why. I told her I changed my address with the DMV and showed her the tiny DMV change of address receipt. She then asked us how long have we known each other (about 9 years :-) ).

She asked me all the Yes/No questions from the I-485 and then asked what my wife did and who our sponsor was (I was the sponsor as my wife is a student). She was perfectly fine with that. She then asked us if we wanted to give her any more documents. We gave our our Joint account statements in the US and from back home, our joint insurances, our home and auto insurance as well. She asked if we had some pictures with each other's families and asked us to give us just 3-4. We picked out 4 and she took 3 of them (we took about 25 pictures).

At this point, she started to talk to us about how far India is and that she has always wanted to go there etc. She asked me about my H1B, when did I get it etc. She also asked me that I was on F1 before and so asked me "what happened to that"? I explained that I graduated, got a job and moved to a H1B.

At this point she explained that she would "like" to approve us but couldn't do that technically as the service center did not send her our I-130 file. We had previously mentioned that we had plans to go to India in December and so she asked if we had the tickets for going to India already. As I was taking out the tickets, she said that's not required and that she will see what she can do.

She was really concerned that if we left the country, and our green card got approved, my H1B would instantly get invalidated and hence, I would not be able to enter the country. She also said that right now, visas are available but might not be the next month and so she will go and talk to someone and try and secure us a visa. She left us in her office for about 20 minutes and came back after discussing with a few people.

She then asked me if my work filed for a green card (I had them not file the I-140 as F2A became current in August) and asked me the dates of my stay in the US (Transition between F1 to OPT to H1B).

She then said she was going to approve us :-) and that we would get our card in mail in the next 2-4 weeks! She took my passport and canceled my H1B and F1 visas. She also gave us an approval letter and explained the conditional green card and ROC. She took away my OPT EAD as well as my I-94 as well.

Overall, it was a nice experience and totally painless! The I/O was really nice and she was really concerned about our travel plans and went out of the way to make things happen!

After we got out, I got a text saying my card is in production and a few hours later my status changed to "Decision - we mailed you a notice that we had registered this customer's new permanent resident status."

I-130 Filing

Spoiler

 

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:

 

 
sam271985 Enthusiast

sam271985   7

Posted
Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
 Timeline
Posted

OK! Here's my detailed experience.

I would like to thank everyone on VJ and on this thread for all the help and support and for sharing their experiences and timelines!

Those of you who are still waiting for interviews, hang tight! Good Luck all!

Congratulation..>!

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

jackiepan Rookie

jackiepan   0

Posted
Filed: F-2A Visa Country: China
 Timeline
Posted

probably I'm the only one haven't got approved on the spot ...

the officer is a nice and young lady, she asked regular questions such as when and where did we meet and my visa status changes (B2->F1->L1), no chanlleging questions at all. Everything looked ok and she said from her point of view, the document looked fine. But in the end, she gave us a further review notice and asked us to wait for about 30 days...

Hope I can get the approval soon :-)

I-130 Filing


11/25/2011 - priority date


06/20/2013 - noa2 approved



I-485 (AOS)


08/02/2013 - packets sent


08/05/2013 - uscis received


08/08/2013 - email/text for 485/765/131 notice receipts


08/19/2013 - FP appointment letter (scheduled for 09/06)


08/22/2013 - successful walk-in in San Jose office.


09/11/2013 - status for I-485 changed to "Testing and Interview"


09/18/2013 - interview scheduled on 18 Oct


10/09/2013 - email notification of I-765 card production and I-131 post activity


10/18/2013 - interview day, not approved on spot


10/21/2013 - EAD/AP received


10/23/2013 - online card production notice

sam271985 Enthusiast

sam271985   7

Posted
Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
 Timeline
Posted

probably I'm the only one haven't got approved on the spot ...

the officer is a nice and young lady, she asked regular questions such as when and where did we meet and my visa status changes (B2->F1->L1), no chanlleging questions at all. Everything looked ok and she said from her point of view, the document looked fine. But in the end, she gave us a further review notice and asked us to wait for about 30 days...

Hope I can get the approval soon :-)

Just believe in God..!

I hope you will get approval soon..!

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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