May 2017 AOS Filers

[Alan&Rachelle 18]

6 hours ago, tamaara said:

Can't believe I'm finally writing this, today my green card was approved!

 

Our appointment was at 7:15am at the San Bernardino Field Office CA, we arrived at 6:45 but were let in at around 7.

We went through security (just like at the airport) and then up to the second floor.

They called our name at 7:40, the officer was extremely nice and we followed her to her office. She made me take an oath (not my husband, the USC)

She took my fingerprints again and a picture. Then proceeded to check both our birth certificates, marriage certificate, my passport.

She asked all the yes/no questions from the I-485, verified our address, asked about any children, about whether I was part of any organization, criminal records.

She asked how we met, where our first date was, how my parents felt about the wedding

Then, she asked for evidence of bonafide marriage. We gave her copies of bank statements, health and life insurance, car title and car insurance. She was happy that we had copies of everything but said she could have taken photocopies if we hadn't. She also asked about a lease agreement but my husband owns our house so it was ok not to have that.

After this, she asked about pictures. She was happy with our court house pictures, even though we had a "real/proper" wedding after (we had prepared a whole album) and photocopied them.

Laughingly said she didn't need to separate us and then proceeded to tell us we had been approved. She printed a letter confirming this and that in 90 days tops we should receive the card but that it usually takes about 3 weeks.

 

It sounds like a lot but we were out of the office by 8am. We were her first interview and she commented that she was happy to start her day on a happy note.

As we got into the car I received an update saying that card was being produced.

Congratulations! I love hearing about all the good news this week! At least three approvals... This is great!  Thank you for posting about your experience.

[Bagasra 3]

Atlast got my ead card in hand very happy today

my Pd is may 25 2017

card received on september 25 2017

[Troy P 34]

We are still waiting for interview to be scheduled, my wife is happy just to have the EAD.

[dannydan 32]

19 minutes ago, Troy P said:

We are still waiting for interview to be scheduled, my wife is happy just to have the EAD.

I think we are still a few months away from the interview. Im seeing that the whole AOS process is taking closer to a year to be done with, at least in cities like mine (Orlando) where there appears to be a lot more petitions.

[Hawksquill 151]

We got in touch with our case worker at our Congresswoman's office yesterday and she let us know that they submitted an inquiry to USCIS about a month ago and hope to hear something back soon.  She'll contact us when she knows more.

 

Here's hoping.  PD of May 15...I've been having dreams/nightmares about this for weeks and I just want this to be over so he can get his EAD. 

[sarahandyunus 133]

Just got the notification that my husband's interview will be October 26!! Yay! Now to prepare!

[papasmf 90]

22 minutes ago, sarahandyunus said:

Just got the notification that my husband's interview will be October 26!! Yay! Now to prepare!

Wonderful!  Congrats!  

 

What did the status online say for your 485 before this update?  Did it say "Fingerprint Fee Received"?  

[sarahandyunus 133]

1 minute ago, papasmf said:

Wonderful!  Congrats!  

 

What did the status online say for your 485 before this update?  Did it say "Fingerprint Fee Received"?  

Thanks! The online status was that our RFE was received - before that it was Fingerprint Fee Received, so I guess that would be what it'd be if we hadn't had an RFE. Weirdly enough we got the notice in the mail but the online status still hasn't been updated...

[papasmf 90]

Haha, sounds about right.  

 

Yup, our AP status never got updated even after receiving it with the combo EAD card.

 

Glad you got your interview scheduled!  I'm beginning to wonder if we will be one of those that never has an interview - since May 3, ours has remained at Fingerprint Fee Received and says it's at NBC in Missouri still

[PennyandDanny 0]

Curious if anyone on this thread is from New Orleans. 

AOS & EAD sent May 13, 2017
Recieved NOA1 May 23, 2017
Biometrics appointment July 12, 2017
AOS "case ready to be scheduled for an interview" July 19, 2017
EAD approved September 6, 2017
EAD in hand September 13, 2017
No news on AOS since July 19, 2017
 

[Back2Reality 55]

Interview update:

 

Probably had the worst interview experience. The officer was super mean and rude. She didn't believe in our marriage from the start because we got married after 9 months of dating. She gave us a RFE for the support because my wife income is lower than the min even tho I submitted the documents back in May, and RFE because she think our marriage is not bonafide even tho we had rent agreement, couple of bills, joint saving account, and dozens of pictures.

She gave us until last day of Oct to send everything. It is really depressing. 

[millrbrit 46]

We had our interview today in Detroit. Just wanted to share our experience.

 

We arrived about 25 minutes early. After we went through security and reception, we were told to sit in the waiting room where my name would be called.

 

The appointment was at 13:10. We were called at about 12:55. I'm assuming we were in the system as "arrived" or something since we were called early. We literally walked in, took an oath to tell the truth, verified our names, address and birthday and left. Our application had apparently already been approved. The woman explained that they used to be able to waive the interviews, which we knew, but now they are required to see everyone face to face. Even if there is no real reason. We were back on the road at 13:07.

 

She told us that my green card would arrive in 2 weeks and to please keep our address updated in the system for when we have to file the i-751.

 

Simple as that! 

 

 

[didiblue 20]

Hey guys another update got my EAD card on Monday 9/25/17 and today wednesday 9/27/17 I went to the SS office to fill for my SS card and everything went well the SS office in Queens NY everyone was polite and helpful the young lady who helped me say I would receive me SS card between 5-14 days so I’m as ease now that I can start job hunting 🤗 since my I485 is at ready to be scheduled for an interview now I wait on that.

 

 

Sent ASOS package I-130, i-130A, i-485, i-765, i-693, i-864, G-325A, G-11435 04/25/2017

Packaged delivered to USCIS Chicago Lock box 04/27/2017

Checks cashed 04/28/2017

SMS/Email NOA recieved 05/02/2017

NOA in the mail 05/08/2017

Biometrics appointment letter in the mail 08/21/17

Biometrics appointment 08/31/17

i485 ready to be scheduled for interview 09/06/17

i765 card in production 09/18/17

EAD card in the mail 09/25/17

[didiblue 20]

40 minutes ago, millrbrit said:

We had our interview today in Detroit. Just wanted to share our experience.

 

We arrived about 25 minutes early. After we went through security and reception, we were told to sit in the waiting room where my name would be called.

 

The appointment was at 13:10. We were called at about 12:55. I'm assuming we were in the system as "arrived" or something since we were called early. We literally walked in, took an oath to tell the truth, verified our names, address and birthday and left. Our application had apparently already been approved. The woman explained that they used to be able to waive the interviews, which we knew, but now they are required to see everyone face to face. Even if there is no real reason. We were back on the road at 13:07.

 

She told us that my green card would arrive in 2 weeks and to please keep our address updated in the system for when we have to file the i-751.

 

Simple as that! 

 

 

Congratulations to you enjoy 😉 hopefully the rest of us will be at the GC approved point soon😀

Edited September 28, 2017 by didiblue

[didiblue 20]

9 hours ago, ahas44 said:

Interview update:

 

Probably had the worst interview experience. The officer was super mean and rude. She didn't believe in our marriage from the start because we got married after 9 months of dating. She gave us a RFE for the support because my wife income is lower than the min even tho I submitted the documents back in May, and RFE because she think our marriage is not bonafide even tho we had rent agreement, couple of bills, joint saving account, and dozens of pictures.

She gave us until last day of Oct to send everything. It is really depressing. 

Keep you head up, I hope everything works out for you guys i’ll keep you guys in my prayers