August 2016 AOS filers

[xander_jon83 0]

Got the "card in production" notice on the USCIS app this morning; checked the app literally a few minutes ago and saw that status has now changed to "case approved". You would think that it should be the other way around, but oh well.

so now, the wait begins for the actual card. any thoughts on how long that would be?

[Terapin 10]

Got the "card in production" notice on the USCIS app this morning; checked the app literally a few minutes ago and saw that status has now changed to "case approved". You would think that it should be the other way around, but oh well.

so now, the wait begins for the actual card. any thoughts on how long that would be?

Using our case as a reference. You should get another update within 7 days with a usps tracking number when they mail your card

[xander_jon83 0]

Using our case as a reference. You should get another update within 7 days with a usps tracking number when they mail your card

That's amazing. I thought it would take about a month. thanks for the prompt reply. i wish you and your spouse all the best!

[Buggy0613 5]

I had my AOS interview today in San Jose office, CA. It was scheduled for 7:35am but we were called in around 8am. The officer sincerely apologized for making us wait for a while.

The interview went smooth. It was more like a small talk than a interview. We didn't submit any supporting documents with the package other than our marriage certificate, because I was on a J1 visa and I didn't expect the interview to be waived. So what I have heard is if I don't really submit those supporting documents, then I will get an interview for sure which might be even quicker than waiting for them to decide if they should waive my interview. Anyways, the officer only asked me show him the original copy of our marriage certificate, our birth certificate (mine, my husband's and our daughter's). He also asked me to show him my passport. He didn't even ask to see our joint bank accounts or any other joint stuff. But I brought everything. He complimented about how organized our documents were, so my husband thinks being fully prepared is really important. I asked him if he wants to see any of joint stuff or even photos, I brought tons of those, he said no, I believe you guys. He said I don't normally say that. Lol. Not sure if it has anything to do with us bringing our 7 months old to the interview. He didn't mention anything about the medical test, and he was not aware of the gonorrhea test. I brought it up and handed him the new medical package (thanks Mrs. Baldwin sharing her successful interview experience with us). He told me he would look into it later on.

As for the questions he asked, he asked me about my husband's name and birthday and birthplace, my in laws' name and residence. He asked my husband the same thing about mine. Then he just had some small talk with us about his family, his father etc. (My husband is in the military and the officer's dad was in the military too, so they had some military talk.)

Everything seemed going well but I didn't get approved on the spot. He told me my case was held for review and he would approve it in the afternoon after he reviews it and if nothing is missing. I was a little bit disappointed because I was expecting to be approved on the spot.

So we left and had lunch and drove around. Around 3pm, I checked my case status and it changed to "new card is being produced." So I think he kept his word and did approve my case in the afternoon.

That's about everything I can remember and I think I have covered all. Hope it helps!

I have also updated my timeline, please see my signature.

Best luck to all of us and hope we all can have good news sooner than we expected!

[Mrs.Baldwin 3]

Status changed to card (green card) was mailed to me

Got the "card in production" notice on the USCIS app this morning; checked the app literally a few minutes ago and saw that status has now changed to "case approved". You would think that it should be the other way around, but oh well.

so now, the wait begins for the actual card. any thoughts on how long that would be?

congrats, they updated mine in the same order. 3 days after they updated to case is approved they changed it card was mailed to me.

I had my AOS interview today in San Jose office, CA. It was scheduled for 7:35am but we were called in around 8am. The officer sincerely apologized for making us wait for a while.
The interview went smooth. It was more like a small talk than a interview. We didn't submit any supporting documents with the package other than our marriage certificate, because I was on a J1 visa and I didn't expect the interview to be waived. So what I have heard is if I don't really submit those supporting documents, then I will get an interview for sure which might be even quicker than waiting for them to decide if they should waive my interview. Anyways, the officer only asked me show him the original copy of our marriage certificate, our birth certificate (mine, my husband's and our daughter's). He also asked me to show him my passport. He didn't even ask to see our joint bank accounts or any other joint stuff. But I brought everything. He complimented about how organized our documents were, so my husband thinks being fully prepared is really important. I asked him if he wants to see any of joint stuff or even photos, I brought tons of those, he said no, I believe you guys. He said I don't normally say that. Lol. Not sure if it has anything to do with us bringing our 7 months old to the interview. He didn't mention anything about the medical test, and he was not aware of the gonorrhea test. I brought it up and handed him the new medical package (thanks Mrs. Baldwin sharing her successful interview experience with us). He told me he would look into it later on.
As for the questions he asked, he asked me about my husband's name and birthday and birthplace, my in laws' name and residence. He asked my husband the same thing about mine. Then he just had some small talk with us about his family, his father etc. (My husband is in the military and the officer's dad was in the military too, so they had some military talk.)
Everything seemed going well but I didn't get approved on the spot. He told me my case was held for review and he would approve it in the afternoon after he reviews it and if nothing is missing. I was a little bit disappointed because I was expecting to be approved on the spot.
So we left and had lunch and drove around. Around 3pm, I checked my case status and it changed to "new card is being produced." So I think he kept his word and did approve my case in the afternoon.
That's about everything I can remember and I think I have covered all. Hope it helps!
I have also updated my timeline, please see my signature.
Best luck to all of us and hope we all can have good news sooner than we expected!

Congrats! I submitted all my evidence and they didnt even look at it. From what I saw it seems to be more common now that they dont approve it right at the interview but rather say they will do it later the day (i think because they might have to talk with their supervisor or something)

[Buggy0613 5]

Status changed to card (green card) was mailed to me

congrats, they updated mine in the same order. 3 days after they updated to case is approved they changed it card was mailed to me.

Congrats! I submitted all my evidence and they didnt even look at it. From what I saw it seems to be more common now that they dont approve it right at the interview but rather say they will do it later the day (i think because they might have to talk with their supervisor or something)

Thank you! Yeah, I was asking: so I didn't get approved right now? He said that they have to follow certain steps to approve the case etc..

But glad he approved it within the same day! Thank you again for sharing the medical changes

[fromthewater 11]

Thank you! Yeah, I was asking: so I didn't get approved right now? He said that they have to follow certain steps to approve the case etc..

But glad he approved it within the same day! Thank you again for sharing the medical changes

I had my AOS interview today in San Jose office, CA. It was scheduled for 7:35am but we were called in around 8am. The officer sincerely apologized for making us wait for a while.

The interview went smooth. It was more like a small talk than a interview. We didn't submit any supporting documents with the package other than our marriage certificate, because I was on a J1 visa and I didn't expect the interview to be waived. So what I have heard is if I don't really submit those supporting documents, then I will get an interview for sure which might be even quicker than waiting for them to decide if they should waive my interview. Anyways, the officer only asked me show him the original copy of our marriage certificate, our birth certificate (mine, my husband's and our daughter's). He also asked me to show him my passport. He didn't even ask to see our joint bank accounts or any other joint stuff. But I brought everything. He complimented about how organized our documents were, so my husband thinks being fully prepared is really important. I asked him if he wants to see any of joint stuff or even photos, I brought tons of those, he said no, I believe you guys. He said I don't normally say that. Lol. Not sure if it has anything to do with us bringing our 7 months old to the interview. He didn't mention anything about the medical test, and he was not aware of the gonorrhea test. I brought it up and handed him the new medical package (thanks Mrs. Baldwin sharing her successful interview experience with us). He told me he would look into it later on.

As for the questions he asked, he asked me about my husband's name and birthday and birthplace, my in laws' name and residence. He asked my husband the same thing about mine. Then he just had some small talk with us about his family, his father etc. (My husband is in the military and the officer's dad was in the military too, so they had some military talk.)

Everything seemed going well but I didn't get approved on the spot. He told me my case was held for review and he would approve it in the afternoon after he reviews it and if nothing is missing. I was a little bit disappointed because I was expecting to be approved on the spot.

So we left and had lunch and drove around. Around 3pm, I checked my case status and it changed to "new card is being produced." So I think he kept his word and did approve my case in the afternoon.

That's about everything I can remember and I think I have covered all. Hope it helps!

I have also updated my timeline, please see my signature.

Best luck to all of us and hope we all can have good news sooner than we expected!

Congratulations on your such good news!

I am curious, when did you get the notice for your interview?

Because on the USCIS processing time website, it says that in San Jose office, they are still processing cases from December 2015. So I have seen or heard many people like you that have had their interview or approval way before the online indicated processing time, is it because the cases were based on marriage?

I hope I can get my interview soon, instead of waiting for another 6 months......

[Abc2013 4]

Got the "card in production" notice on the USCIS app this morning; checked the app literally a few minutes ago and saw that status has now changed to "case approved". You would think that it should be the other way around, but oh well.

so now, the wait begins for the actual card. any thoughts on how long that would be?

According to the immigration officer who interviewed us yesterday, it will take around 7-10 days.

[Buggy0613 5]

Congratulations on your such good news!

I am curious, when did you get the notice for your interview?

Because on the USCIS processing time website, it says that in San Jose office, they are still processing cases from December 2015. So I have seen or heard many people like you that have had their interview or approval way before the online indicated processing time, is it because the cases were based on marriage?

I hope I can get my interview soon, instead of waiting for another 6 months......

Thank you!

My intrerview was scheduled on Nov.9th. I think that's the date on the interview notice. I got the notice in the mail a few days later after they scheduled it.

I think the processing timeline is not very accurate or what I have heard is the processing timeline indicates the oldest case date that they are working on, which means maybe they still have one or a few case back to December, 2015 that they are working on. But it doesn't mean that they are not working on any newer cases. I think they just have to update the timeline based on the oldest date. I forgot where I read it but no matter if it's true, at least we know they are actually working on newer cases either way. I do hear that marriage based green card application is faster than employment based.

Hope you get your interview soon!!

[Leeshaoran 2]

Congrats buggy. Glad it's all over with. Now you can relax your self.

[AP&AD 8]

Received my greencard in mail yesterday, did not receive any approval notice in mail, just in the app. I thought I wouldnt receive the card until next week. very happy

Do I need the approval notice in the future? Thanks.

[MsBerry 0]

Received my greencard in mail yesterday, did not receive any approval notice in mail, just in the app. I thought I wouldnt receive the card until next week. very happy

Congratulations to u

Do I need the approval notice in the future? Thanks.

[Abc2013 4]

Received my greencard in mail yesterday, did not receive any approval notice in mail, just in the app. I thought I wouldnt receive the card until next week. very happy

Do I need the approval notice in the future? Thanks.

How many days after it was approved do you get the actual GC?

[Everlast 49]

Congrats to all the recent approvals!

[Buggy0613 5]

Congrats buggy. Glad it's all over with. Now you can relax your self.

Thank you!!

Good luck to your interview!!