November 2017 AOS

[8eitghy2wo 1]

On 2/8/2018 at 4:17 PM, 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  

Congratulations brother!!! I am glad things went well for you.

was nervous as hell just reading through your interview experience.

[ac8238 8]

1 hour ago, 8eitghy2wo said:

same here, not sure if it is time to call USCIS for the EAD 

 

filed on November and  did bio December 18th

Same on my concurrent filing.
USCIS received 11/21, Completed Bio on 12/22. Nothing yet...getting anxious but just trying to not dwell on it.

[Alex3344 10]

A good amount of LA local office filers in here.  It'll be interesting to see how things move along for us.  

[Aj-Ind 35]

Case got updated for EAD on 2/16 that new card is being produced.  

[Ansbekk 46]

20 hours ago, 8eitghy2wo said:

Congratulations brother!!! I am glad things went well for you.

was nervous as hell just reading through your interview experience.

Hey thank you brother.  It wasn't really tough, but I guess it's all over.  It's going to be alright.  Hang in there...

[Ansbekk 46]

My experience so far with USPS!!!!

My Green card was shipped on the 9th of this month.  I was supposed to receive it on the 12th.  It went all over the state of Ohio and then it was in transit for 3 days in row, then USPS told me they lost track of it. The tracking number said it left USPS distribution center Cleveland OH and yesterday said Delivered BUT  NOT TO ME, but to Lee's Summit, MO USCIS production facility!! Called USCIS and they will re-ship it to me again god knows when!!

USPS suck, they do not reply to my calls, nor my emails.  Basically they said "F Off" throughout this waiting period!!  Now I am waiting...

Here is the entire tracking journey:

Feb 20

   

01:48 PM

Delivered

LEES SUMMIT,MO 64002

 

Feb 20

   

01:44 PM

Arrived at Post Office

LEES SUMMIT,MO 64081

 

Feb 20

   

12:47 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 19

   

12:07 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 19

   

10:47 AM

Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility

KANSAS CITY MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER

 

Feb 18

   

12:07 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 17

   

09:07 AM

Departed USPS Regional Destination Facility

CLEVELAND OH DISTRIBUTION CENTER

 

Feb 13

   

12:05 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 12

   

12:05 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 11

   

12:05 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 10

   

08:01 AM

Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility

CLEVELAND OH DISTRIBUTION CENTER

 

Feb 09

   

03:27 PM

Shipment Accepted

KANSAS CITY,MO 64121

 

Feb 09

   

02:47 PM

Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility

KANSAS CITY MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Feb 09

   

01:32 PM

Accepted at USPS Origin Facility

LEES SUMMIT,MO 64086

[ssaket 28]

3 minutes ago, Ansbekk said:

My experience so far with USPS!!!!

My Green card was shipped on the 9th of this month.  I was supposed to receive it on the 12th.  It went all over the state of Ohio and then it was in transit for 3 days in row, then USPS told me they lost track of it. The tracking number said it left USPS distribution center Cleveland OH and yesterday said Delivered BUT  NOT TO ME, but to Lee's Summit, MO USCIS production facility!! Called USCIS and they will re-ship it to me again god knows when!!

USPS suck, they do not reply to my calls, nor my emails.  Basically they said "F Off" throughout this waiting period!!  Now I am waiting...

Here is the entire tracking journey:

Feb 20

   

01:48 PM

Delivered

LEES SUMMIT,MO 64002

 

Feb 20

   

01:44 PM

Arrived at Post Office

LEES SUMMIT,MO 64081

 

Feb 20

   

12:47 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 19

   

12:07 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 19

   

10:47 AM

Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility

KANSAS CITY MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER

 

Feb 18

   

12:07 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 17

   

09:07 AM

Departed USPS Regional Destination Facility

CLEVELAND OH DISTRIBUTION CENTER

 

Feb 13

   

12:05 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 12

   

12:05 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 11

   

12:05 PM

In Transit to Next Facility

On its way to CLEVELAND,OH 44120

 

Feb 10

   

08:01 AM

Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility

CLEVELAND OH DISTRIBUTION CENTER

 

Feb 09

   

03:27 PM

Shipment Accepted

KANSAS CITY,MO 64121

 

Feb 09

   

02:47 PM

Arrived at USPS Regional Origin Facility

KANSAS CITY MO DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Feb 09

   

01:32 PM

Accepted at USPS Origin Facility

LEES SUMMIT,MO 64086

In any other circumstances this tracking history would be funny, but since this shipment has a green card its really sad. I hope you get your card soon. Unfortunately there is no way to chose any other carrier and we have to rely on USCIS for this delivery. Good Luck.

[Ansbekk 46]

2 minutes ago, Bos_filer said:

In any other circumstances this tracking history would be funny, but since this shipment has a green card its really sad. I hope you get your card soon. Unfortunately there is no way to chose any other carrier and we have to rely on USCIS for this delivery. Good Luck.

I know.  It's very sad.  I even called the local office asking them to drive to whatever that Cleveland Distribution Center and pick it up myself.  They told me, we do know where it is.  How do you know not know this office when you work for them?!!  I am literally in Cleveland where the package was.

Oh well, let's wait and see.  I hope this time they do not screw up again.

Thank you. 

[konaseal 3]

36 minutes ago, Ansbekk said:

My experience so far with USPS!!!!

My Green card was shipped on the 9th of this month.  I was supposed to receive it on the 12th.  It went all over the state of Ohio and then it was in transit fo....

I can feel the pain. I have a story maybe can help you feel a little better. A friend of my friends' received her green card, but the category code of her green card type is printed wrong. She had to go through the trouble of voiding it and have it replaced which is taking more than 9 months and counting....

[Ansbekk 46]

4 minutes ago, konaseal said:

I can feel the pain. I have a story maybe can help you feel a little better. A friend of my friends' received her green card, but the category code of her green card type is printed wrong. She had to go through the trouble of voiding it and have it replaced which is taking more than 9 months and counting....

OMG! I hope I don't wait that much as I am leaving the country around July-August!!

I hope all goes well!  Thank you.

[mrshoon 1]

Hello everyone! Just sharing an update...

 

I had our interview two days ago at the Raleigh-Durham office. Schedule was at 1PM and we got there about 30 minutes early before the line got long and area too busy. We were asked to sit down for a bit as it was still too early to check-in. Around 5 min before 1, everyone who had a schedule for 1PM was asked to line up for check-in. We were given a number and was asked to go to the 2nd floor for the actual interview. We waited around 20 min before we were called in, which was a good thing cause it gave me time to nurse my baby (we took our almost 2 month old baby with us and left our 2 year old super monster toddler at home with a friend lol). I believe we were the second couple to be called in. I noticed most people who came had lawyers with them which made me extra nervous because we did not hire one. Also, the audio sound calling in the numbers could barely be heard so it's best to always pay attention to the screen. 

 

The interviewer was nice and courteous, introduced himself, swore us in and asked us to take a seat. I believe the first question he had was to confirm if my USC husband was adopted because he is asian but has an American last name. lol. He then turned to me and asked me how hubby and I met. I might have said too much cause I could feel my husband rolling his eyes next to me. The interviewer just smiled (I tend to say a lot when I'm nervous ) I believe the best tip is not to say a lot and just answer what was asked. Next was just confirming details of what we wrote on the application forms and those background yes/no questions on the i-485. Hubby joked who would say yes to those questions, interviewer laughed and agreed but said he is just covering himself and have to ask those. lol. He then asked about our kids and confirmed my last entry to the US. I was a nervous wreck because I overstayed my visit visa but he didn't ask why, only asked when was my last entry. He then said he was going to recommend us for approval. I couldn't believe it and might have excitedly said "Reallllyyy?!"  So there it was, interview lasted about 10-15 minutes including small talks we had after about having 2 small kids. My online status didn't change until 24 hours after to "New Card is Being Produced". There has not been any update to our I-130 though, it still says "Case was Received". Is this normal? 

 

Takeaways from my interview experience: 

 

- It doesn't hurt to over prepare like I did, but don't get too stressed out and read too much about horror stories online. As long as your marriage is real and you are honest about the stuff you wrote in your forms, there is nothing to be too  nervous about. Everything will work out in the end. 

- Just answer what is asked, don't talk too much. LOL 

- Always best to arrive early to avoid long queues. 

- Bring your kid! If you have one, it helps. Not sure about bringing more than one though, might depend on their age. We decided on not taking our 2 yr old with us as he can be a bit too much to deal with. Although I saw lots of toddlers running around there too. 

 

 

[davidindallas 6]

Any November filers have any updates? Still waiting for EAD here

[J_jay 2]

2 hours ago, davidindallas said:

Any November filers have any updates? Still waiting for EAD here

Nothing yet, others seem to be getting approvals.

Still no EAD

I-485 still waiting to be scheduled for interview

[Kitsoonya 1]

My husband and I filed at the end of November and we are still waiting as well.  In January I received an RFE for my birth certificate because they said it didn't meet their requirements which were either one of: 1) a photocopy of the proper seal or 2) the signature of the registrar.  Well, I know for certain the copy I sent in had both, though the seal was faint so I sent in a color photocopy with the contrast turned up and that seemed to do the trick.  Thing is, now my priority date has been reset.  So my priority date went from November 27th to January 18th for absolutely no reason.   Pickiness?  Personal whim?  

I would be able to put in a service request for the EAD and AP so that I could at least go to my husband's cousin's funeral out of the country and be supportive to him and the family, but instead I'm stuck.  Feeling really unimpressed at the moment.  

They also never sent us the initial letters giving us our case numbers and confirmation they received our petition, then updated our file that we may be missing important documents, which we did due diligence on and request, and received some other bogus piece of paper still missing those numbers instead.  Thankfully we signed up to be texted and e-mailed our case numbers or everything would be a lot worse. 

[T_P 872]

On 2/21/2018 at 6:19 AM, Aj-Ind said:

Case got updated for EAD on 2/16 that new card is being produced.  

Good for you. Congrats