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MoveAndy Contributor

MoveAndy   1

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Italy
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There are no interviews for I-485

Local Office : New York, NY

Met : 10-06-05

Engaged : 10-06-10

Married : 02-01-11

Date Filed : 03-11-11 (Sent forms - I-765, I-485, I-130)

NOA Date : 03-29-11 (Biometrics Letter for 4/29)

Bio. Appt. : 04-29-11 (Done!)

Notification of EAD Approval : 05-14-11

Received EAD : 05-14-11

Applied for SS : 05-16-11

Received SS # : 05-17-11

1st day of Work : 05-19-11

Received SS Card : 05-20-11

Drivers Permit : 05-23-11

First Pay Check : 05-23-11

Received Drivers Permit ID : 06-03-11

Drivers Road Test : 06-22-11

Received Interview Date For July 27: 06-22-11

Made Info Pass Appointment for Stamp: Received on 08-04-11

Card Production Ordered for Green Card: 08-04-11

Received Green Card: 08-12-11

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MeGoNow   0

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I mailed both I-130 (spouse of USC) and I-485 together and neither of them has a "Testing and Interview" step on the case status page. So I wonder if I might not get to have an interview.

We have been together for over 17 years and legally married for almost 3 years. We submitted a lot of evidence of relationship that covers almost 2 decades, including proof of joint auto, health and dental insurances for the past 9 years, joint tax returns for the past 3 years, joint bank account statements, affidavits from friends, pictures of trips together, etc...

KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,893

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
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There are no interviews for I-485

This is incorrect. The only ones that can have their interviews waived when filing for AOS are those adjusting from a K visa, and even then it is only about a 50/50 chance.

I mailed both I-130 (spouse of USC) and I-485 together and neither of them has a "Testing and Interview" step on the case status page. So I wonder if I might not get to have an interview.

We have been together for over 17 years and legally married for almost 3 years. We submitted a lot of evidence of relationship that covers almost 2 decades, including proof of joint auto, health and dental insurances for the past 9 years, joint tax returns for the past 3 years, joint bank account statements, affidavits from friends, pictures of trips together, etc...

You will have an interview. Only those adjusting from a K visa have a chance not to interview. What visa did your spouse originally enter the US with?

~ Moved from AOS from Family Based to AOS from Work, Student & Tourist Visas ~

Edited by Jay-Kay

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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MeGoNow   0

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This is incorrect. The only ones that can have their interviews waived when filing for AOS are those adjusting from a K visa, and even then it is only about a 50/50 chance.

You will have an interview. Only those adjusting from a K visa have a chance not to interview. What visa did your spouse originally enter the US with?

~ Moved from AOS from Family Based to AOS from Work, Student & Tourist Visas ~

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MoveAndy Contributor

MoveAndy   1

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When I did my AOS, I-485 application did not require any interview. It's approved without interview for everyone. I-130 application requires an interview.

Local Office : New York, NY

Met : 10-06-05

Engaged : 10-06-10

Married : 02-01-11

Date Filed : 03-11-11 (Sent forms - I-765, I-485, I-130)

NOA Date : 03-29-11 (Biometrics Letter for 4/29)

Bio. Appt. : 04-29-11 (Done!)

Notification of EAD Approval : 05-14-11

Received EAD : 05-14-11

Applied for SS : 05-16-11

Received SS # : 05-17-11

1st day of Work : 05-19-11

Received SS Card : 05-20-11

Drivers Permit : 05-23-11

First Pay Check : 05-23-11

Received Drivers Permit ID : 06-03-11

Drivers Road Test : 06-22-11

Received Interview Date For July 27: 06-22-11

Made Info Pass Appointment for Stamp: Received on 08-04-11

Card Production Ordered for Green Card: 08-04-11

Received Green Card: 08-12-11

KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,893

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When I did my AOS, I-485 application did not require any interview. It's approved without interview for everyone. I-130 application requires an interview.

It is NOT approved for everyone without interview. Please see page 8 of the I-485 instructions under the headings Requests for more information or interview and Interview.>http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

Edited by Jay-Kay

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

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sdadams Contributor

sdadams   8

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I wonder why the "Testing and Interview" step does not show on my I-485 case status page. It only has ACCEPTANCE, INITIAL REVIEW, DECISION, POST DECISION ACTIVITY and DOCUMENT/CARD PRODUCTION. Does it mean I might not have an interview?

Was there ever a resolution for this? Our status page doesn't have a Testing & Interview section either.

08/09/2013: Religious Marriage

08/23/2013: Civil Marriage

10/31/2013 [Day 00]: I-130 & I-485 Mailed from Washington DC to Chicago Lockbox, via USPS Express Overnight ($30.85)

11/01/2013 [Day 01]: Packet arrives at Chicago Lockbox, notified via USPS Tracking

11/05/2013 [Day 05]: Text and e-mail NOAs received (11:42 pm)

11/06/2013 [Day 06]: Checks cashed

11/09/2013 [Day 09]: Hard copy NOAs received via USPS

11/18/2013 [Day 18]: Received biometrics notice (appt for Dec 10; will attempt a walk-in later this week)

11/20/2013 [Day 20]: Successful biometrics walk-in to Alexandria, VA office

12/10/2013 [Day 40]: Original biometrics appointment

12/10/2013 [Day 40]: Notification that I-485 was changed to "Testing and Interview"

01/03/2014 [Day 64]: Text and e-mail NOAs received that I-765 changed to "Card/Document Production"

01/06/2014 [Day 67]: Text and e-mail NOAs received that I-765 changed to "Card/Document Production" (yes, another set of identical notifications)

01/09/2014 [Day 70]: Text and e-mail NOAs received that I-765 has changed to reflect the EAD has been mailed (no tracking number)

01/09/2014 [Day 70]: Text and e-mail NOAs received that with EAD's tracking number

01/11/2014 [Day 72]: Received EAD

01/22/2014 [Day 83]: Text and e-mail NOAs that we finally have an interview date!

02/25/2014 [Day 117]: Interview, Approved (recap here)

02/25/2014 [Day 117]: Text and e-mail NOAs received that I-485 changed to "Card/Document Production"

02/28/2014 [Day 120]: Text and e-mail NOAs received that I-485 been mailed

03/03/2014 [Day 123]: Received Greencard

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   45,654

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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*** Thread moved from "AOS from WS&T Visas" main forum to the Case Progress subforum. ***

Edited by TBoneTX

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(!).

dropsofvenus Apprentice

dropsofvenus   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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I think it just pops out when it's at this step. I didn't have it initially but when I saw it my case was already under testing and interview. hope it helps

Edited by dropsofvenus
I was an international student on F-1 visa

January 2010 - Met him at a dinner party in our hometown and started dating wub.png in August
7/10/13 - Got married heart.gif to my best friend in the world (real wedding 5/18/2014 in China)
10/6/13 - package mailed to Chicago Lockbox via Fedex - DAY 0
10/8/13 - package delivered - DAY 2
10/11/13 - Check cashed - DAY 5
10/18/13 - Received NOA1s - DAY 12
10/21/13 - Received biometrics appt letter (scheduled for 11/07) - DAY 15
10/22/13 - Walk-in biometrics successful (Columbus OH office) - DAY 16
11/14/13 - Form i-485 status changed to "Test and interview" - DAY 39
11/22/13 - Expedited AP and EAD approved!! (EAD status changed to "card production") - DAY 47
11/30/13 - Received combo card and two copies of paper AP (weird) - DAY 55
12/5/13 - Interview date updated on USCIS website (Jan 31, 2014) - DAY 60
1/31/14-Rejected Green card because I forgot to mention a previous J1 visa that will require a waiver to apply for an immigrant visa...

WENT BACK TO CHINA TO WORK AND LIVE FOR TWO YEARS, HUBBY STAYED IN THE US FOR WORK.... :crying:
9/30/15-Started IR-1 application
3/20/16-Sent all required materials to NVC
4/18/16-Case Complete
8/10/16-Interview scheduled in Guangzhou, China for 9/6/16
8/18/16-Sealed medical package received (and an X-ray CD)
9/6/16-Visa approved! :goofy: :goofy: :goofy:

10/7/16-POE in San Francisco

12/02/16-Greencard in hand

 
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