HELP I-130 was approved after interview, but I-485 online status is still pending

[noodle 0]

Hi all,

I went to interview with my husband on 8.7 (marriage based green card interview). The interview went quite well, and the IO did not trouble us. I was very nervous and answered question weirdly....but the whole process was quite fast and after going through all the part 3 questions on I-485, he congregated us and said he was going to approve our case and we should receive our card in 90 days. He asked us if we have any questions to ask. And I asked him why the process would take 90 days. He said usually it would take 2-4 weeks but in case things went wrong, it might take 90 days. He did not give us any letter nor stamps on my passport. He sent us out from his office. We prepared lots of documents and he said he liked the way we were very organized. He told us what we prepared were more than enough.

But, we did not receive any online statues updates until the end of that day. However, only the I-130 changed to post decision activity (approval). Till now, I-485 is still testing and interview.

Does anyone has any opinion on this situation?

Thank you very much for your input!!!

[franki 0]

Hi all,

I went to interview with my husband on 8.7 (marriage based green card interview). The interview went quite well, and the IO did not trouble us. I was very nervous and answered question weirdly....but the whole process was quite fast and after going through all the part 3 questions on I-485, he congregated us and said he was going to approve our case and we should receive our card in 90 days. He asked us if we have any questions to ask. And I asked him why the process would take 90 days. He said usually it would take 2-4 weeks but in case things went wrong, it might take 90 days. He did not give us any letter nor stamps on my passport. He sent us out from his office. We prepared lots of documents and he said he liked the way we were very organized. He told us what we prepared were more than enough.

But, we did not receive any online statues updates until the end of that day. However, only the I-130 changed to post decision activity (approval). Till now, I-485 is still testing and interview.

Does anyone has any opinion on this situation?

Thank you very much for your input!!!

You should be fine if he says 90 days don't ask an office worker why are you taking too long - he/she can make people wait longer If they want . Don't stress out carry on with your life once 180 days is passed you should be start getting worried. There are USC waiting on other side of the border for years to get united with their loved ones/husbands, wives or kids. You are here with your family.

[noodle 0]

You should be fine if he says 90 days don't ask an office worker why are you taking too long - he/she can make people wait longer If they want . Don't stress out carry on with your life once 180 days is passed you should be start getting worried. There are USC waiting on other side of the border for years to get united with their loved ones/husbands, wives or kids. You are here with your family.

Thanks for your reply! That is comforting! We went to interview with another couple. Their IO was not happy with their documents but they got their I-485 approved on the same day (online status changed to card production). That made me really nervous about my case.

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[noodle 0]

Each IO works differently which is why another couple has their I-485 showing approval earlier than yours. If your IO said he is approving you, you shouldn't be worried. If you look at my timeline, there is a huge gap between my I-130 and I-485 approvals. You should be just fine.

Thank you!! I hope everything is going to be well~~~ Till now, no update yet for I-485. And hasn't received any letter regarding to I-130.That is very relieving to see you reply!!