November 2017 AOS

[Creamsoda1983 7]

On 2/2/2018 at 4:10 AM, SkruDe said:

Just an update. Filed November 6th and February 14th is our interview.  Already received the EAD/AP combo card last week.  This entire green card process has been much faster than the Visa process for us.  The visa process was excruciating, but this process has been so much better.  Living together helps though   

 

Good luck to all other November filers!

 

EDIT:  Ahh crapp, this is the progress forum for Work, Student, Tourist AOS.  Ours is a Family Based AOS.  My bad!

Congrats! Cleveland seems to be pretty quick!

[Creamsoda1983 7]

Quick update. I sent in a RFE, I forgot to get my husband to sign the affidavit of support. #######. I couldn't believe it. Anyway, sent it in around Jan 13, they received it on Jan 25. I was worried it would delay my case and change it to the back of the line, but it didn't.

Jan 31 status is changed to "ready to schedule interview"! Yay! Im hoping I get it soon. I heard my local office is quick so we shall see! Ready for this to be over. Just glad that all the paper work seems to be in order so just waiting now!

[EvieMN 105]

55 minutes ago, Creamsoda1983 said:

Quick update. I sent in a RFE, I forgot to get my husband to sign the affidavit of support. #######. I couldn't believe it. Anyway, sent it in around Jan 13, they received it on Jan 25. I was worried it would delay my case and change it to the back of the line, but it didn't.

Jan 31 status is changed to "ready to schedule interview"! Yay! Im hoping I get it soon. I heard my local office is quick so we shall see! Ready for this to be over. Just glad that all the paper work seems to be in order so just waiting now!

Yay! Congrats!

Haven't seen that many people from Alaska, hope it goes fast for you!

[konaseal 3]

Hi,

Just received my combo card in the mail.

I highly recommend USPS informed delivery. Once you sign up, your will get notices of all arriving shipments. USCIS didn't let me know when they sent out my card, but last week I saw a package was sent out of lee's summit, and I knew it was the card.

I guess I received the new designed combo card. It is a lot different from the old design.

The I-131 online status has not changed from its initial status (we received your XXXXX), even though they have approved and sent my card.

[ColoradoBeauty 79]

14 minutes ago, konaseal said:

I guess I received the new designed combo card. It is a lot different from the old design.

 

Did you receive the 2017 design?

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/EAD_card_2017.jpg

[konaseal 3]

2 hours ago, ColoradoBeauty said:

Did you receive the 2017 design?

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/EAD_card_2017.jpg

That's right except it also has the AP endorsement at the bottom.

[ColoradoBeauty 79]

I wonder why I got the old design then

Which service center is your case in? Mine is handled by MSC.

[konaseal 3]

16 hours ago, ColoradoBeauty said:

Which service center is your case in? Mine is handled by MSC.

NBC in Lee's summit MO

whether it's old or new I hope we don't have to hold it for long before getting the green card XD

[Doma 1]

On 2/3/2018 at 8:17 AM, Bos_filer said:

Not directly from USCIS. If you sign up for Informed delivery feature of USPS, you will get that info. However its too late now for EAD tracking number. You could probably do that for any future packages

Thank you!

You guys know everything! So happy to be a part of the forum

[Ansbekk 46]

An update for me:

First I apologize for not giving a review about my experience interviewing at the Cleveland office.  It has been a very busy week for me work wise.  Anyways, here is my experience:

My interview was at the Cleveland office Friday the 2nd at 10:30 in the morning.  We arrived there about 15 minutes earlier.  We checked in (finger print scan and a picture) and were told to wait for an officer to call us.

45 minutes later, an officer called my last name and asked us to follow him.  He introduced himself by last name "Arasim" and apologized for the delay as he was stuck with someone else before us.  He made it funny though.  He asked us to rise our hands and we swear to say the truth after he informed us that we will be video taped.  After that, he said that he will start with me first. He went through I-480 questions making sure that everything is correct, but I felt he was testing my answers on some the questions like where I work (worked) and entry dates.  With humor, he asked the mandatory questions that are in the end of the i-480 like crime questions, illegals, weapons,..etc.  Of course all are NO!!!! And then asked my wife's date of birth, place of birth, phone number and where we live now.  He made a funny comment when he learned that my wife is from MI state, he said that it is going to be a tough interview when her turns arrives.  He asked me for my passport, my EAD from OPT, I-90 and my license. He also asked my wife for her ID. Then he turned to her and asked her a few I-480 questions, but nothing about me.  He later turn to me and asked questions about my plans prior meeting my wife.  He asked for my I-20s and lease documents.  He did not want the copy of the lease, so he took the original.  He asked my EAD approval letter, but I gave the copy.  He took bank statement, credit card statement of both names, health insurance, phone bill both names, electricity bill, he did not want rent insurance.  He asked about car registration, but our cars are not shared between us.  He did not care.  He kept asking me over and over and over about whether I entered illegally and did I ever worked illegally.  Did a CPB officer stamp my passport at the port of entry and did I ever tried to fake anything.  He did not ask for her birth certificate , he did not want to see her taxes, or anything from her, he focused on me the entire interview.  It took about 30 minutes to 35.  Then asked about proposal and where we got married.  Who attended the wedding and did both families agreed to the wedding.  Intermediately after that question, he asked her for her mom and dad's phone number.  He asked if we have anything else to add? My wife gave him our album and he smiled and said "SURE LET'S SEE SOME PHOTOS" He took his time and looked through all individually.  We noticed he looked a photos with families longer.  Then he said I cannot approve the case now as I have a lot of documents to review and I have to verify everything.  He explained the conditional green card process and that we have to renew within 90 days prior to the expiration.  He said that I can apply for citizenship after the 3rd year.  He asked if we have any questions, we asked him when should we expect to hear from him, he said about a month from now.  He apologized again, shook my hand, and walked us to door.  Two hours later, he called her mom who was with us and asked her about me and my work type and if they like me.  He asked if she met my family and if she is with us in Cleveland.  She answered all correctly and then thanked her and hangup.  (phone number was 216-000-0000).  Today I received texts and emails that CASE WAS APPROVED YESTERDAY!!!

 

For those who rely on case status, my case status (except for the i-485 now) still saying case was received.  Even after the bio-metrics, it never changed.  It did not change for interview scheduled either. 

 

That's all I have for now guys.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I am sorry if there are any mistakes, I am writing fast and without proof-reading.

 

Waiting on "Card in Production" now  

[EvieMN 105]

3 minutes ago, Ansbekk said:

An update for me:

First I apologize for not giving a review about my experience interviewing at the Cleveland office.  It has been a very busy week for me work wise.  Anyways, here is my experience:

My interview was at the Cleveland office Friday the 2nd at 10:30 in the morning.  We arrived there about 15 minutes earlier.  We checked in (finger print scan and a picture) and were told to wait for an officer to call us.

45 minutes later, an officer called my last name and asked us to follow him.  He introduced himself by last name "Arasim" and apologized for the delay as he was stuck with someone else before us.  He made it funny though.  He asked us to rise our hands and we swear to say the truth after he informed us that we will be video taped.  After that, he said that he will start with me first. He went through I-480 questions making sure that everything is correct, but I felt he was testing my answers on some the questions like where I work (worked) and entry dates.  With humor, he asked the mandatory questions that are in the end of the i-480 like crime questions, illegals, weapons,..etc.  Of course all are NO!!!! And then asked my wife's date of birth, place of birth, phone number and where we live now.  He made a funny comment when he learned that my wife is from MI state, he said that it is going to be a tough interview when her turns arrives.  He asked me for my passport, my EAD from OPT, I-90 and my license. He also asked my wife for her ID. Then he turned to her and asked her a few I-480 questions, but nothing about me.  He later turn to me and asked questions about my plans prior meeting my wife.  He asked for my I-20s and lease documents.  He did not want the copy of the lease, so he took the original.  He asked my EAD approval letter, but I gave the copy.  He took bank statement, credit card statement of both names, health insurance, phone bill both names, electricity bill, he did not want rent insurance.  He asked about car registration, but our cars are not shared between us.  He did not care.  He kept asking me over and over and over about whether I entered illegally and did I ever worked illegally.  Did a CPB officer stamp my passport at the port of entry and did I ever tried to fake anything.  He did not ask for her birth certificate , he did not want to see her taxes, or anything from her, he focused on me the entire interview.  It took about 30 minutes to 35.  Then asked about proposal and where we got married.  Who attended the wedding and did both families agreed to the wedding.  Intermediately after that question, he asked her for her mom and dad's phone number.  He asked if we have anything else to add? My wife gave him our album and he smiled and said "SURE LET'S SEE SOME PHOTOS" He took his time and looked through all individually.  We noticed he looked a photos with families longer.  Then he said I cannot approve the case now as I have a lot of documents to review and I have to verify everything.  He explained the conditional green card process and that we have to renew within 90 days prior to the expiration.  He said that I can apply for citizenship after the 3rd year.  He asked if we have any questions, we asked him when should we expect to hear from him, he said about a month from now.  He apologized again, shook my hand, and walked us to door.  Two hours later, he called her mom who was with us and asked her about me and my work type and if they like me.  He asked if she met my family and if she is with us in Cleveland.  She answered all correctly and then thanked her and hangup.  (phone number was 216-000-0000).  Today I received texts and emails that CASE WAS APPROVED YESTERDAY!!!

 

For those who rely on case status, my case status (except for the i-485 now) still saying case was received.  Even after the bio-metrics, it never changed.  It did not change for interview scheduled either. 

 

That's all I have for now guys.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I am sorry if there are any mistakes, I am writing fast and without proof-reading.

 

Waiting on "Card in Production" now  

Wow your experience was very different from mine ut Im happy it all ended well!

Can't believe they'd call someone's inlaws. Congrats!

[Creamsoda1983 7]

1 hour ago, Ansbekk said:

An update for me:

First I apologize for not giving a review about my experience interviewing at the Cleveland office.  It has been a very busy week for me work wise.  Anyways, here is my experience:

My interview was at the Cleveland office Friday the 2nd at 10:30 in the morning.  We arrived there about 15 minutes earlier.  We checked in (finger print scan and a picture) and were told to wait for an officer to call us.

45 minutes later, an officer called my last name and asked us to follow him.  He introduced himself by last name "Arasim" and apologized for the delay as he was stuck with someone else before us.  He made it funny though.  He asked us to rise our hands and we swear to say the truth after he informed us that we will be video taped.  After that, he said that he will start with me first. He went through I-480 questions making sure that everything is correct, but I felt he was testing my answers on some the questions like where I work (worked) and entry dates.  With humor, he asked the mandatory questions that are in the end of the i-480 like crime questions, illegals, weapons,..etc.  Of course all are NO!!!! And then asked my wife's date of birth, place of birth, phone number and where we live now.  He made a funny comment when he learned that my wife is from MI state, he said that it is going to be a tough interview when her turns arrives.  He asked me for my passport, my EAD from OPT, I-90 and my license. He also asked my wife for her ID. Then he turned to her and asked her a few I-480 questions, but nothing about me.  He later turn to me and asked questions about my plans prior meeting my wife.  He asked for my I-20s and lease documents.  He did not want the copy of the lease, so he took the original.  He asked my EAD approval letter, but I gave the copy.  He took bank statement, credit card statement of both names, health insurance, phone bill both names, electricity bill, he did not want rent insurance.  He asked about car registration, but our cars are not shared between us.  He did not care.  He kept asking me over and over and over about whether I entered illegally and did I ever worked illegally.  Did a CPB officer stamp my passport at the port of entry and did I ever tried to fake anything.  He did not ask for her birth certificate , he did not want to see her taxes, or anything from her, he focused on me the entire interview.  It took about 30 minutes to 35.  Then asked about proposal and where we got married.  Who attended the wedding and did both families agreed to the wedding.  Intermediately after that question, he asked her for her mom and dad's phone number.  He asked if we have anything else to add? My wife gave him our album and he smiled and said "SURE LET'S SEE SOME PHOTOS" He took his time and looked through all individually.  We noticed he looked a photos with families longer.  Then he said I cannot approve the case now as I have a lot of documents to review and I have to verify everything.  He explained the conditional green card process and that we have to renew within 90 days prior to the expiration.  He said that I can apply for citizenship after the 3rd year.  He asked if we have any questions, we asked him when should we expect to hear from him, he said about a month from now.  He apologized again, shook my hand, and walked us to door.  Two hours later, he called her mom who was with us and asked her about me and my work type and if they like me.  He asked if she met my family and if she is with us in Cleveland.  She answered all correctly and then thanked her and hangup.  (phone number was 216-000-0000).  Today I received texts and emails that CASE WAS APPROVED YESTERDAY!!!

 

For those who rely on case status, my case status (except for the i-485 now) still saying case was received.  Even after the bio-metrics, it never changed.  It did not change for interview scheduled either. 

 

That's all I have for now guys.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask and I am sorry if there are any mistakes, I am writing fast and without proof-reading.

 

Waiting on "Card in Production" now  

Wow thats intense! He was definately trying to trip you up! Glad its over and you got it!

[Ansbekk 46]

2 hours ago, EvieMN said:

Wow your experience was very different from mine ut Im happy it all ended well!

Can't believe they'd call someone's inlaws. Congrats!

I know, it was an intresting experience. I just received another update that my I-130 is approved. 9:31 PM but approval date is actually yesterday!

48 minutes ago, Creamsoda1983 said:

Wow thats intense! He was definately trying to trip you up! Glad its over and you got it!

Ohh yeah. Thank you. It's all good now.

[Ansbekk 46]

Update:

I-130 approved yesterday. Text today.

[Ansbekk 46]

Update I-485:

Card was mailed to me 2/8/18.

80 days from priority date.