I-130 approved before or after I-485 interview?

[Jen144 0]

I have a question; when does the I-130 get approved? I've not gotten any notification on it whatsoever after the initial one that they've received it. Is the fact that my I-485 interview has been schedule a sign that they've approved the I-130, or will they do so after the interview?

I am adjusting from a B2 visa through marriage to a US citizen. I received the NOA for the I-130 in the first week of June, then it was updated again in the first week of July, and I've not heard anything since. My I-485 interview is on the 3rd of August, so in exactly a week.

Edited July 27, 2015 by Jen144

[arken 4,197]

That is not uncommon. If your interview goes well, you will see the the updated status with both i130 n i485 approved. So now it all depends on the interview.

[Jen144 0]

That is not uncommon. If your interview goes well, you will see the the updated status with both i130 n i485 approved. So now it all depends on the interview.

Ah okay that makes sense. Does that mean they've already run the background checks on the sponor/s listed in the I-130? They did send me an RFE for one of the sponsor forms a lot earlier (which is all solved now and isn't holding anything up) so I assume they have.

I'm not sure if the sponsor forms were in the I-130 packet or the I-485.

Edited July 27, 2015 by Jen144

[Ricdan 9]

When you apply for adjustment of status the petition from your relative proving your eligibility to obtain permanent residency (I-130) and your application to apply for permanent residency (I-485) will be processed together not separately. I think that the confusion is arising from the fact that it seems that you separated the forms and therefore you consider them to be two separate processes. If they've already scheduled an appointment it means that they have gathered all the information that the officer will need to review your case and make a decision on both forms at the same time. If you are granted permanent residency by default it means that you qualify to be petitioned by your relative, therefore, I-130 was approved. Usually you will notice an update shortly after the interview.

[Jen144 0]

When you apply for adjustment of status the petition from your relative proving your eligibility to obtain permanent residency (I-130) and your application to apply for permanent residency (I-485) will be processed together not separately. I think that the confusion is arising from the fact that it seems that you separated the forms and therefore you consider them to be two separate processes. If they've already scheduled an appointment it means that they have gathered all the information that the officer will need to review your case and make a decision on both forms at the same time. If you are granted permanent residency by default it means that you qualify to be petitioned by your relative, therefore, I-130 was approved. Usually you will notice an update shortly after the interview.

Gotcha! Thanks for clarifying!