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Alright guys...!

I had interview at 2.45 pm and v called by officer around 3.00 pm.

He asked for our ids.

Then, he asked for approved copy of I-130.

After that, he told us that it does not gonna take too long because my I-130 is already approved.

He started asking our birthdates, and where we met first time..! That's all for basic questions.

He asked me that I am on what kind of visa. He started asking yes/no question from I -485.

Immediately, after that, he told us v got approved.

Our interview was lasted less than 5 mins.

V were in car at 3.20 and returned to home.

My online status is also shows that card production..!

Good luck to those who are waiting for their interview..!

Congrats!!! Exciting! We will do the interview tomorrow. Good luck to us and all the F2A filers!

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

09/06/2015 - NOA

09/30/2015 - Done biometrics

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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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sam271985   7

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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Congrats!!! Exciting! We will do the interview tomorrow. Good luck to us and all the F2A filers!

Thank you,

I am sure you will do good..!

Don't be so nervous! Just be confident!!

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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dd_f2a_26   1

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: India
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Congratulations Sam !

General question for interview. Would I be required to take a certified copy of our marriage certificate ? As in, would I need to submit it as evidence ?

I had attached a certified copy with my application. Is it ok to just take my original marriage certificate for the interview ?

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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sam271985   7

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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Congratulations Sam !

General question for interview. Would I be required to take a certified copy of our marriage certificate ? As in, would I need to submit it as evidence ?

I had attached a certified copy with my application. Is it ok to just take my original marriage certificate for the interview ?

Just bring that with you..!

Just in case, you do not want to take a chance as USCIS loss documents sometimes.!

Congratulations Sam !

General question for interview. Would I be required to take a certified copy of our marriage certificate ? As in, would I need to submit it as evidence ?

I had attached a certified copy with my application. Is it ok to just take my original marriage certificate for the interview ?

Good luck for your interview..! I am sure u will be fine.!

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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dd_f2a_26   1

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Just bring that with you..!

Just in case, you do not want to take a chance as USCIS loss documents sometimes.!

Good luck for your interview..! I am sure u will be fine.!

Got it !! Thanks for your fast reply !

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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Congrats!!! Exciting! We will do the interview tomorrow. Good luck to us and all the F2A filers!

Hope you had an excellent interview. Please do share your experience with us ASAP as others can prepare accordingly.....thank you...

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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I had interview today got approved on spot .i am so happy, visa officer didn't ask any thing much just date of birth and when did I come to USA Thanks for all support wish u all good luck

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I had interview today got approved on spot .i am so happy, visa officer didn't ask any thing much just date of birth and when did I come to USA Thanks for all support wish u all good luck

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

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My wife might need to change job causing us both to change place/state of residence soon...
We have been noticing that it takes quite some time from the time I-485 changes to "testing and interview" status to an interview really getting scheduled. I think this delay is based on how busy the local office (where the file is sent is)...

If we have to move during this period, and update the address at USCIS, wonder how it is gonna impact the interview scheduling (especially maybe when the file is already at local office?)

Is it recommended not to move in such circumstances?

09/09/2013 - Concurrent filing of I-130/I-485/I-765/I-131 sent via USPS.

09/11/2013 - Delivered to USCIS Chicago Lockbox

09/16/2013 - Acceptance Confirmation text messages (4) and emails (4).

09/17/2013 - Check cashed.

09/23/2013 - Four I-797C notice of action in mail.

09/23/2013 - I-130, I-765 and I-131 online status showing Initial Review. I-485 showing Acceptance.

09/26/2013 - I-797C for Biometrics notice. Appointment scheduled on 10/10

10/01/2013 - I-485 case status updated to RFE and the RFE notice mailed out.

10/08/2013 - RFE response mailed out.

10/10/2013 - I-485 case status changed to "RFE response review"

10/10/2013 - biometrics completed on scheduled date.

10/29/2013 - EAD card production ordered

11/07/2013 - Received combo card.

11/15/2013 - I-485 case status change to "Testing & Interview"

01/02/2014 - Received notice that interview is scheduled for Feb 3.

02/03/2014 - Interview went well. Now it is a waiting game as our dates are not current.

Waiting to receive atleast an I-130 approval

03/17/2014 - Received txt: I-130 approved.

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I also got a green card for 10 years today.

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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Congratulations to everyone who has already gotten a Green Card. Particularly to those who got the 10 years!

I am getting close to the 90 days mark (on Nov 18) and still have no news of an interview. I already have my EAD and AP but it seems the Houston office is way behind on interviews and with the upcoming holidays I don't think that'll improve much. Still keeping our fingers crossed for something to happen before the year ends.

Anyone else in this situation out there?

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Congratulations to everyone who has already gotten a Green Card. Particularly to those who got the 10 years!

I am getting close to the 90 days mark (on Nov 18) and still have no news of an interview. I already have my EAD and AP but it seems the Houston office is way behind on interviews and with the upcoming holidays I don't think that'll improve much. Still keeping our fingers crossed for something to happen before the year ends.

Anyone else in this situation out there?

Ya. Same here. Been waiting since Sept 11 for my actual interview date. Some offices are super fast and others are super slow. I sure hope that they fix the immigration system before they work on immigration reform. Otherwise the influx of people will make the system crash. Wait and wait more. :)

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

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: India
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I might be in a serious problem. Need advice.

Me and my wife had long story knowing each other since 7 years.We were together in college for 6 years.

Prob 1: I got engaged in 2011.

Got student visa in 2012 and we both came to US. She has green card.

married in december 2012. Should I mention my engagement or it will raise flag as visa fraud as intent to immigrant?

Prob 2: I have lots of photos of us together with each others family. But we have only 3-4 photos of my wedding as I am trying to find my all other wedding photos as my photographer has lost my pics.Is it ok to show only 3/4 photos and tell him the truth that we are trying to find it? Really frustrated and felling cray5ol.gifcray5ol.gif

Other documents that I am going to show in interview:

1) Joint bank account statement

2) car insurance with both us name

3) school transcript showing we both were together for more than 5 years

4) tax return

5) detailed phone bills

6) credit card in both's name

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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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Prob 1: I got engaged in 2011.

Got student visa in 2012 and we both came to US. She has green card.

married in december 2012. Should I mention my engagement or it will raise flag as visa fraud as intent to immigrant?

Prob 2: I have lots of photos of us together with each others family. But we have only 3-4 photos of my wedding as I am trying to find my all other wedding photos as my photographer has lost my pics.Is it ok to show only 3/4 photos and tell him the truth that we are trying to find it? Really frustrated and felling

bhesas01: Always it is better to say the trust, but only if they ask you about some point, don't volunteer the information. In the first point you came here to study, additionally you got married, that is not immigration fraud intent, in the second point you have more evidence that I had, and since one year ago, I am conditional resident ( my interview was in Newark too). Don't worry! Show them other photos, include pictures with the families and in different places, if it is possible.

Yesterday I went to my son's interview at Newark, he is 19 years old and he entered in april 04, in a tourist visa, I petitioned him as a child of a LPP in August 17. The interview lasted ten minutes, the IO only asked the No's questions in the I485 form, and I felt that the interview was only one requisite to fit. She approved my son in the spot. She was very serious and professional, but very kind too. I really thanks this forum because at the get go, when I saw the VB "current", I called USCIS, and they said me that I couldn't apply, but in this forum you said "I did". At that moment I was very depressed because my son would be back to my country at August 22, five days later that I filled, and now I am very excited because he is living again with us officially. Congratulations to the new Green Card Holders, and Good Look for the others.

I don't know why I can't post my timeline.

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