January 2014 Filers

[wesburwj 1]

Actually I am a little surprised to see most of you guys did a second day walk in biometric appointment---- Only one day after the NOA arrived. Might be the location where I filed is El Paso, (much longer waiting line.....). Let's waiting for the EAD and the interview, good luck

Your timeline is identical to ours, except we did an early Bio-metrics walk in. It will be interesting to see when we get our EAD cards approved to see if there is any value to doing an early Bio-metrics walk-in. This could be useful information to future members.

[NeverGiveUp 1]

03/10/2014 (day 66) : text/email EAD card in production ( same email 3 days earlier )

03/13/2014 (day 69) : text/email EAD card has been mailed out

Finally !!!

[aussie_jason 195]

03/10/2014 (day 66) : text/email EAD card in production ( same email 3 days earlier )

03/13/2014 (day 69) : text/email EAD card has been mailed out

Finally !!!

Congrats!

I see you filed the I-130 and I-485 separately so the address change you saw in your timeline was likely related to that as an I-130 filed on its own is usually used to petition for an IR1/CR1 visa for your spouse that is outside the US so hopefully they have everything lined up and being processed together unlike couple of recent cases.

[twopeepsaz 3]

I looked at the AOS Immigration Timelines today and it looks like 2 K1 beneficiaries had their EAD approved yesterday. Both of their NOA dates are 1/17/2014.

Edited March 14, 2014 by twopeepsaz

[wesburwj 1]

oh no, I changed my address on USCIS website due to move, it took them 5 days to process the request, BUTTTT they changed my I-485 status from TESTING AND INTERVIEW back to INITIAL REVIEW, does anyone have the same experience......

[NeverGiveUp 1]

03/14/14 EAD in the hand

[hz101 3]

03/14/14 EAD in the hand

Congrats!!!

[f&c 50]

oh no, I changed my address on USCIS website due to move, it took them 5 days to process the request, BUTTTT they changed my I-485 status from TESTING AND INTERVIEW back to INITIAL REVIEW, does anyone have the same experience......

The same thing happened to someone in the 'From Testing and Interview back to Initial Review" thread.

[wesburwj 1]

Received paper NOA about upcoming interview scheduled 04/17/2014, yet nothing change in online status..... but i changed my address online last week after then schedule my interview, i'll have to call them to see if there is a reschedule interview in a different local office......

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[01/25/2014] - Mailed I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 by USPS first class to Chicago Lockbox
Day 1 : [01/27/2014] - Package delivered
Day 4 : [01/30/2014] - e-mails/txt about receipt of package and receipt numbers
Day 5 : [01/31/2014] - Checks cashed
Day 9 : [02/4/2014] - Received paper NOAs in the mailbox
Day 15 : [02/10/2014] - Received Biometrics Appointment letter
Day 30 : [02/25/2014] - Successful Biometrics walk in at El Paso
Day 38 : [03/05/2014] - Online status for I-485 changed to Testing and Interview

Day 50: [03/17/2014] - Received paper NOA about interview (04/17/2014, El Paso)

[housam 0]

Your timeline marches mine to the tee.the only difference is im in southern california.ill be curious to see if our timelines continue to match.was your file sent to the national beautiful?

Received paper NOA about upcoming interview scheduled 04/17/2014, yet nothing change in online status..... but i changed my address online last week after then schedule my interview, i'll have to call them to see if there is a reschedule interview in a different local office......

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[01/25/2014] - Mailed I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 by USPS first class to Chicago Lockbox

Day 1 : [01/27/2014] - Package delivered

Day 4 : [01/30/2014] - e-mails/txt about receipt of package and receipt numbers

Day 5 : [01/31/2014] - Checks cashed

Day 9 : [02/4/2014] - Received paper NOAs in the mailbox

Day 15 : [02/10/2014] - Received Biometrics Appointment letter

Day 30 : [02/25/2014] - Successful Biometrics walk in at El Paso

Day 38 : [03/05/2014] - Online status for I-485 changed to Testing and Interview

Day 50: [03/17/2014] - Received paper NOA about interview (04/17/2014, El Paso)

[MaleAlpha 314]

Hi!

Seems like I am the only one thus far who will file this month?! I am waiting on one more Affadavit of Bona fide marriage which should arrive today and then we'll send out our package tomorrow, if possible.

Our Timeline so far:

August 2010: Met at a party in San Francisco

December 2013: Got married on Hawai'i

January 2014: Medical done

Hi Wurstbrot_Royal your interview date is tomorrow. wow can't believe the day is finally here and trust me you have one of the fastest timelines in VJ history lol. Wish you all the best and tell us all about your success story when you're done.

[Wurstbrot_Royal 29]

Thanks MaleAlpha.

I am relatively relaxed actually. I think I am prepared, I sorted all the evidence and stuff. We have a bonafide marriage and thus I am not that afraid of the interview, which is good I guess. I hope it goes well, but if the fast progression of my case is any indicator of the proper evidence, then we should be good.

I'll report back of course!

[twopeepsaz 3]

We received a text and email that the our interview has been scheduled 4/23/2014. Best of luck to Wurstbrot_Royal!!! If they give you any problems, just play a few songs on the drums in your picture.

[FluffyUnicorn 1]

Hey I am new here!

i just got my interview scheduled for April 16th 2014 and was wondering how long after the interview does it take to get the GC in hand? also do they stamp your passport during the interview?

I am NYC based, so if someone from here could share their experience it would be awesome.

Thanks

[Wurstbrot_Royal 29]

So, here's my experience in San Francisco for the interview:

We arrived a solid hour ahead of our appointment and just waited for things to move. After around 45 minutes we were greeted and escorted by a friendly officer.

After doing the oath, we just talked about very few basics, like I was to say the full name of my husband and his birthday and he did have to do the same. We were asked about when and how we met. After that he went through the whole casefile I sent to Chicago two months ago. We asked me the questions on the I-485 form and just basic biographical information.

After that he asked if we had any more evidence to add to the file, which we provided some.

He told us that he deems our marriage real but he'd have to do a final background check before he could approve me. When I got home I checked the website and it says "Card in Production" so I guess I am good for now.

This was pretty relaxed and easy. He was a very nice officer to begin with, so I can't tell any horror stories.