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My I-485 was approved today. Interview was pretty short. I'm so happy!!!! :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing: .

My Journey

Day 00, March 14, 2016: Filed concurrently I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131 with supporting documents and appropriate fees.

Day 01, March 15, 2016: Application package received and signed for by some R. Mercado.

Day 07, March 22, 2016: Four NOA1 emails and text messages came in 12:25 AM.

Day 07, March 22, 2016: All three checks cashed.

Day 12, March 27, 2016: Hard copy NOA1s came in the mail.

Day 16, March 31, 2016: Got biometric fingerprinting notice in the mail, scheduled for April 12 at Nashville USCIS ASC.

Day 21, April 05, 2016: Filed a request with USCIS to expedite work authorization.

Day 22, April 06, 2016: Got a letter in the mail that my work authorization is in suspension because I've not done biometric.

Day 28, April 12, 2016: Did biometric at local ASC. Process took roughly ten minutes.

Day 30, April 14, 2016: Reinstated work authorization expedition.

Day 37, April 21, 2016: Got approved for EAD and Advanced Parole.

Day 41, April 25, 2016: Combo EAD and AP Card in hand.

Day 135, July 27, 2016: Interview Notice (Online Update) :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:

Day 166, August 26, 2016: Interview Day :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:

Day 166, August 26, 2016: I-485 Approved.

May God Help Me. Feedback to y'all soon!

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Another miracle! Case update just came through stating his I-485 is approved ??? No interview.

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3 pings on my phone last night at 10:30. Yay NOA 1's!

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My I-485 was approved today. Interview was pretty short. I'm so happy!!!! :dancing::dancing::dancing::dancing: .

Congrats!!! More details on the interview please

3/16/2016 AOS packet sent

3/19/2016 Packet delivered at Chicago Lockbox

3/29/2016 NOAs received via SMS

4/1/2016 NOAs received via mail

4/9/2016 Biometrics letter received

4/21/2016 Biometrics done

5/30/2016 Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview

6/10/2016 EAD was being produced

6/14/2016 EAD was mailed to me

6/16/2016 EAD was delivered

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Just came back from vacation and found an RFE in mailbox. The RFE is asking for evidence that I paid federal income taxes for year 2015.

Strange thing is we submitted AOS in March and received NOA on March 16, 2016, therefore, I ended up submitting evidence for income tax for year 2014 (because I filed 2015 tax in end of March 2016).

It seems USCIS is testing my patience.

It would be great help if somebody can guide me on how to response to RFE.

Do I need to send a cover letter or just the copy of RFE notification and evidence for income tax for year 2015?

Thanks!

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Just came back from vacation and found an RFE in mailbox. The RFE is asking for evidence that I paid federal income taxes for year 2015.

Strange thing is we submitted AOS in March and received NOA on March 16, 2016, therefore, I ended up submitting evidence for income tax for year 2014 (because I filed 2015 tax in end of March 2016).

It seems USCIS is testing my patience.

It would be great help if somebody can guide me on how to response to RFE.

Do I need to send a cover letter or just the copy of RFE notification and evidence for income tax for year 2015?

Thanks!

I did not use a cover letter when I responded to my RFE. I sent the requested document along with the original letter (not a copy). They know specially what they are asking for, so I don't think a cover letter is necessary.

3/16/2016 AOS packet sent

3/19/2016 Packet delivered at Chicago Lockbox

3/29/2016 NOAs received via SMS

4/1/2016 NOAs received via mail

4/9/2016 Biometrics letter received

4/21/2016 Biometrics done

5/30/2016 Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview

6/10/2016 EAD was being produced

6/14/2016 EAD was mailed to me

6/16/2016 EAD was delivered

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Just came back from vacation and found an RFE in mailbox. The RFE is asking for evidence that I paid federal income taxes for year 2015.

Strange thing is we submitted AOS in March and received NOA on March 16, 2016, therefore, I ended up submitting evidence for income tax for year 2014 (because I filed 2015 tax in end of March 2016).

It seems USCIS is testing my patience.

It would be great help if somebody can guide me on how to response to RFE.

Do I need to send a cover letter or just the copy of RFE notification and evidence for income tax for year 2015?

Thanks!

what did your online status showed before you got RFE? My AOS receipt date is March 26 and i also did not submit my '15 tax returns. My online status says "As of May 11, 2016, we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status"

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what did your online status showed before you got RFE? My AOS receipt date is March 26 and i also did not submit my '15 tax returns. My online status says "As of May 11, 2016, we are ready to schedule your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status"

It did not say anything different from the last few months. Just that your application was received.

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Congratulations on all March 2016 approvals. We are still waiting for an interview date/ approval sometime soon I hope.

 

 

K-1: Texas Service Center

Consulate: HAITI

(L)(L)(L) Met 2/8/2014: In Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (L)(L) (L)

Second Visit: 8 Days: (April 28, 2014--May 5, 2014)

Third Visit: 11 Days: (Sept. 14, 2014--Sept. 24, 2014)

Fourth Visit: 9 Days: (Oct. 28, 2014--Nov. 5, 2014)

Fifth Visit: 4 Days: ( Jan. 19, 2015--Jan. 23, 2015)

Sixth Visit: 9 Days: (May 26, 2015--June 3, 2015)

Seventh Visit: 10 Days: August 23, 2015---September 1, 2015) Birthday Celebration: My fiancé (Aug 24) and mine is (Aug 30)

K-1 Visa Process Started

  • Petitioner
  • I-129F Sent On: 11/17/2014
  • USPS Notice of Delivery: 11/19/2014
  • Received N01 Text Message and Email from USCIS: 11/24/2014 @1204pm CST
  • Hardcopy In Mail: 11/28/2014
  •  No Request for Evidence (RFE) 
  • Received N02 Email Received Only from USCIS: 05/21/2015 @842pm CST (183 Days Counting Weekends and Holidays Included in Total)
  • Received N02 Hardcopy In Mail: 05/28/2015
  • Received Email Petition was sent to NVC/DOS on: 06/04/2015 @642pm CST(9 Business Days/ No Weekends/Holidays are Included in Total)
  • Received By NVC: 06/12/2015 (6 Business Days/No Weekends/Holidays are Included in Total)
  • Left NVC: 06/15/2015
  • Consulate Received Case: 06/24/2015 (9 Days including Weekends )
  • Sent Email to Consulate for (Package 3) : 07/01/2015 @0115am CST (Package 3 for K-1/K-2 Fiancé Visa in Haiti:(Includes the Welcome Letter, and Instructions for K-1/K-2 Fiancé Visas)
  • Received Email from Consulate with (Package 3 info): 07/02/2015 @1210pm CST
  • DS 160: 06/25/2015
  • Received Letter from NVC and Port-Au-Prince Consulate Welcome Letter and Instructions(Package 3) on: 07/20/2015 (26 Days including Weekends and Holidays)
  • VISA Fee Paid: $265.00 (Once the Embassy has confirmed payment they will send you a email to schedule appointment) Received email on 07/22/2015 @ 3am CST
  • Medical: 07/21/2015 (No Appointment needed for Medical Exam: You will need to have the Visa Fee Payment Confirmation Page (Showing Scheduled Interview Date), or Package 3 for K-1 Visa, Passport ,and Exam Fee)
  • Interview Date: 08/25/2015 @7AM "Your fiancé will need the following items": Appointment Letter, (2) Passport Photos, DS-160 Confirmation Page, Receipt from Sogexpress showing payment of visa fees, Original Copy of Extrait d'Acte de Naissance-Extract of Certificate of Birth (No Translation Needed for interview), Police Certificate (from the Dominican Republic no translation needed), (2) Passport Bio Page, Sealed Medical Exam with Vaccinations/CD and Divorce Decree from both Petitioner and Beneficiary . (Didn't ask for any additional information during the interview like: I-134, Letter of Employment, Tax Returns, Pay Stubs, Photos, and/or Trip Itineraries)
  • :dancing: Approval: YES :dancing:
  • CEAC Web Status Update: "Ready" Case Creation Date: Case Updated September 1, 2015 (Non-Immigrant Visa Application)
  • CEAC Web Status Update: "Issued" Case Updated September 3, 2015
  • According to passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com on September 8, 2015 @604pm CST "Current passport status is in Origination Scan".
  • According to ustraveldocs on September 8, 2015 @ 0705pm " Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery ".
  • Received Email from ustraveldocs on September 9, 2015 @0609am CST. "Passport is Ready For Pickup".
  • :dancing: Visa Received: 09/09/2015 :dancing: "My fiancé picked up Passport @10am, from DHL International PAP'. 11 Business Days (Your fiancé will need a copy of the email in order to pickup passport and appointment letter). The Email state(s): "Your document(s) have been collected from the US Embassy/Consulate, The passport number#, You have chosen to have your documents delivered to the following location: DHL International "
  • U.S. Entry: 11/08/2015 (POE ATLANTA)
  • Applied for SSN in Memphis, TN : 11/23/2015
  • Received SSN: 11/30/2015
  • Date of Marriage: 12/31/2015
  • Applied for TN ID: 01/07/2016 (Needed Marriage License, Passport, Social Security Card(His), TN DL (Mine), and Voter Registration Card(Mine) that has my current address).

SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2015 THE CONSULATE IN HAITI STOPPED USING HAITI MESSENGER; THEY NOW USE DHL INTERNATIONAL THERE ARE (4) LOCATIONS: PORT-AU-PRINCE, CARREFOUR, PETION-VILLE, AND CAP-HAITIEN. THE ADDRESS AND HOURS OF OPERATION ARE LOCATED IN MY PROFILE ABOUT ME.

  •  We stayed 6 days at the Kemael Hotel Tabarre 58, Rue C. Sylvain #4 Tabarre Haiti $80.00USD per night. It is off Boulevard 15 Octobre
  •  Or you can stay at the Le Monte Cristo Hotel & Suites Tabarre 60, Boulevard 15 Octobre, Tabarre Haiti $90.00USD per night. 

 

 

 

AOS: Memphis, TN

  • Married New Year's Eve 2015 (12/31/2015)
  • New Medical Exam Done On: 03/11/2016 (No Vaccinations Given In Haiti with Medical Exam 07/2015)
  • Received Results On: 03/15/2016
  • Sent by FedEx on: 03/17/2016; I-485, I-131, I-765
  • Email From FedEx Package Received on 03/18/2016 @1015am
  • Received (3) Text Messages on: 03/22/2016 @ 1119pm CST With Receipt Number MSC*****
  • Received NO1 For All Three for I-485, I-765, and I-131 by Mail on March 28, 2016 @4pm
  • Received Biometrics Appointment Date on April 19, 2016 Memphis, TN: Date of Notice April 2,2016; Mailed April 6, 2016: Received Appointment Letter April 10, 2016.
  • Biometrics Appointment 15 minutes and done.
  • Received Text/Email:EAD/AP Approved May 11, 2016
  • Received Approval NO2 for I-765, and I-131 in Mail on May 16, 2016
  • Received EAD/AP Combo Card in Mail on May 18, 2016
  • Received Text/Email: RFE for I-485 on August 31, 2016 we have to respond by September 30,2016
  • Placed on Request online for RFE hardcopy to be sent by mail on September 14, 2016
  • As of October 4, 2016 Still waiting for RFE hardcopy to come in the mail, called USCIS on September 30, 2016 no help.
  • As of November 3, 2016 We received an email in regards to not receiving in the mail the Request for Evidence (RFE) , come to find out they really didn't need any additional information. So now the have to wait another 120 more days before we can get an interview or approval. This is some BS.
  • As of February 7, 2017, We received in the mail Interview Date for AOS on March 20, 2017
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Any other people out there whose local field office is Seattle ? all forms lodged Mid March. Received my EAD card 22nd July, nothing since. No sign of an interview date. Last update on USCIS Website is that they had received my RFE on July 1st and were working on my case again.

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Any other people out there whose local field office is Seattle ? all forms lodged Mid March. Received my EAD card 22nd July, nothing since. No sign of an interview date. Last update on USCIS Website is that they had received my RFE on July 1st and were working on my case again.

What kind of visa are you adjusting from? If it's a k1 you may not have the interview at all. But there are at least two people on the April filers thread that got their interviews at the Seattle office

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What kind of visa are you adjusting from? If it's a k1 you may not have the interview at all. But there are at least two people on the April filers thread that got their interviews at the Seattle office

Sorry haven't fully updated my profile yet, applying for adjustment of status based on marriage. Originally overstayed on ESTA

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Sorry haven't fully updated my profile yet, applying for adjustment of status based on marriage. Originally overstayed on ESTA

Gotcha, then definitely have to wait for the interview. But as I said before, there are a couple of people in the April filers thread with interview appointments. Also, I've seen other people around (can't remember which thread though, sorry) that has interviews scheduled but then they canceled it and they remain without another appointment date. Hopefully you get yours soon.

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Gotcha, then definitely have to wait for the interview. But as I said before, there are a couple of people in the April filers thread with interview appointments. Also, I've seen other people around (can't remember which thread though, sorry) that has interviews scheduled but then they canceled it and they remain without another appointment date. Hopefully you get yours soon.

Hope so, this has definitely been the hardest stage. My attorney say we are still within the timeframe so would have to wait until October to query my case, though hopefully we will have heard a long time before then.

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We're St Paul, MN office, I'm hoping the interview is after mid October now as that's our 2nd anniversary, it'd be nice to get the 10yr green card. But on the other hand I just want it done and over :)

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Anyone here with San Francisco office? They seem to be taking their sweet time... :(

Adjustment of Status Timeline



I-485, EAD sent: 3/8/16


USPS Delivery: 3/10/16


NOA1 Email: 3/19/16


NOA1 Hard copies: 3/24/16


Biometrics letter: 4/2/16


Biometrics appointment: 4/14/16


Case ready for interview: 4/21/16


EAD "new card is being produced": 5/24/16


EAD card received: 5/28/2016


Interview has been scheduled: 9/20/16


Interview: 10/21/16


Greencard approved: 10/24/16


Greencard received: 10/29/16

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Anyone here with San Francisco office? They seem to be taking their sweet time... :(

Yes they are...

I looked at the AOS statistics for San Francisco office yesterday (here on VJ) and saw that someone has an interview scheduled for the end of September. That person filed for AOS in December 2015.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aoslist.php?cfl=0&op1=6&op2=d&op4=1&op5=5,6,8,9,10,11&op8=San%20Francisco%20CA&xfr=&vtype=1&interview=

So we have plenty of time left to wait!

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