February 2018 AOS Filers

[MelandJason 60]

3 hours ago, JayDGODITRUST said:

Hey guys have been quiet since March 22nd but today I receive this email and text so far this is what’s current. Day 86 no update on EAD. Good luck to everyone PD is February 20th 2018

Congratulations!! The best wishes and vives since now my case still the same no updates but the good thing is my husband is going to start a new job on monday and we going to have insurance medical and life sooo more evidence for the interview

[A&H2018 146]

Congrats! Great to hear.

We also went to a courthouse have family divided between different continents so glad you were able to explain that situation.

Edited May 17, 2018 by A&H2018

[JayDGODITRUST 132]

3 hours ago, A&H2018 said:

Congrats! What visa you switching from?

Thanks a lot B1/B2

[JayDGODITRUST 132]

2 hours ago, Jamz835 said:

Good news to report. We had our interview on Monday and received our notifications the same day that our case was approved and cards were being produced. 

 

The interview itself was about 45 minutes, and our officer was very friendly, yet thorough. Questions included: how/when we met, how many visits the applicant made to the US previously, and other questions pertaining to the timeline of our relationship. 

 

Given that our situation was fairly straightforward--no prior marriages, no children, both of us being the same age, and very clear documentation proving our relationship--I think the officer was fairly convinced from the beginning. The only abnormality in our case was the fact that we haven't had a traditional wedding yet. We eloped at a courthouse in order to get the process started as quickly as possible. We were honest about our plans to celebrate our marriage later on when our careers are at a more stable point.

 

If I have one suggestion, it is to keep your file organized and as clear as possible. Come to the interview with as many timestamped photos showing family visits and other big events as possible. If you're adjusting from a student visa, emphasize the passion behind your field of study. It helps credentialize your motives behind the initial move.

 

I will be share the methodology behind our application in a separate post in one of the general forums, as I really think it will help folks that are new to the process make sense of all of the moving parts. 

 

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

 

Here's our timeline from the beginning:

 

Started preparing application packet	01/14/2018
Submitted applications via FedEx (I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864, I-131)	02/06/2018
Applications received by USCIS	02/07/2018
Electronic NOA's received for I-130, I-485, and I-131	02/17/2018
Biometrics Appointment notice received for 03/06/2018	02/17/2018
Biometrics Completed (walk-in)	03/05/2018
Update to I-485 Application status on website: RFIE sent out	03/05/2018
Received RFIE for Birth Certificate	03/13/2018
Sent RFIE with new Birth Certificate	03/19/2018
USCIS received RFIE response	03/22/2018
USCIS acknowledged receipt of RFIE response on website (status update)	03/23/2018
USCIS acknowledged correction of name on website (status update)	03/24/2018
Courtesy Letter for I-693 Received	04/02/2018
Received email advising of I-485 status change to "Testing and Interview"	04/09/2018
Received interview letter for May 14th at 11:15 AM in Chicago USCIS office	04/14/2018
Completed interview in Chicago office	05/15/2018
Received email notifications and status update on USCIS "New Card is being produced"	05/15/2018

 

 

 

 

 

Wow this is amazing great news to be honest this just sounds like my wife and I the way you lay it out lol. But thanks a lot for the information 

[JayDGODITRUST 132]

1 hour ago, MelandJason said:

Congratulations!! The best wishes and vives since now my case still the same no updates but the good thing is my husband is going to start a new job on monday and we going to have insurance medical and life sooo more evidence for the interview

That’s awesome but Mel don’t worry about the no updates cause it takes seconds to change 

I received 3 notifications early this morning saying there’s no update for my cases and then later in the day I got another notification which was that scheduling I was so surprise 

[tzbazin1 8]

2 hours ago, Jamz835 said:

Good news to report. We had our interview on Monday and received our notifications the same day that our case was approved and cards were being produced. 

 

The interview itself was about 45 minutes, and our officer was very friendly, yet thorough. Questions included: how/when we met, how many visits the applicant made to the US previously, and other questions pertaining to the timeline of our relationship. 

 

Given that our situation was fairly straightforward--no prior marriages, no children, both of us being the same age, and very clear documentation proving our relationship--I think the officer was fairly convinced from the beginning. The only abnormality in our case was the fact that we haven't had a traditional wedding yet. We eloped at a courthouse in order to get the process started as quickly as possible. We were honest about our plans to celebrate our marriage later on when our careers are at a more stable point.

 

If I have one suggestion, it is to keep your file organized and as clear as possible. Come to the interview with as many timestamped photos showing family visits and other big events as possible. If you're adjusting from a student visa, emphasize the passion behind your field of study. It helps credentialize your motives behind the initial move.

 

I will be share the methodology behind our application in a separate post in one of the general forums, as I really think it will help folks that are new to the process make sense of all of the moving parts. 

 

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

 

Here's our timeline from the beginning:

 

Started preparing application packet	01/14/2018
Submitted applications via FedEx (I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864, I-131)	02/06/2018
Applications received by USCIS	02/07/2018
Electronic NOA's received for I-130, I-485, and I-131	02/17/2018
Biometrics Appointment notice received for 03/06/2018	02/17/2018
Biometrics Completed (walk-in)	03/05/2018
Update to I-485 Application status on website: RFIE sent out	03/05/2018
Received RFIE for Birth Certificate	03/13/2018
Sent RFIE with new Birth Certificate	03/19/2018
USCIS received RFIE response	03/22/2018
USCIS acknowledged receipt of RFIE response on website (status update)	03/23/2018
USCIS acknowledged correction of name on website (status update)	03/24/2018
Courtesy Letter for I-693 Received	04/02/2018
Received email advising of I-485 status change to "Testing and Interview"	04/09/2018
Received interview letter for May 14th at 11:15 AM in Chicago USCIS office	04/14/2018
Completed interview in Chicago office	05/15/2018
Received email notifications and status update on USCIS "New Card is being produced"	05/15/2018

 

 

 

 

 

Did you take copies of all the evidence you submitted with original application as well?

[MelandJason 60]

51 minutes ago, JayDGODITRUST said:

That’s awesome but Mel don’t worry about the no updates cause it takes seconds to change 

I received 3 notifications early this morning saying there’s no update for my cases and then later in the day I got another notification which was that scheduling I was so surprise 

Thanks  We got the emails this morning that we dont more updates and I check my cases this afternoon but still the same, sooo still waiting 

[JayDGODITRUST 132]

15 minutes ago, MelandJason said:

Thanks  We got the emails this morning that we dont more updates and I check my cases this afternoon but still the same, sooo still waiting 

Don’t worry much you’ll be hearing something just keep the faith 

[Jamz835 7]

16 hours ago, tzbazin1 said:

Did you take copies of all the evidence you submitted with original application as well?

No. We took copies of everything in our Evidence of Marriage folder, including additional photos, birthday cards, etc. The officer had everything from our initial application already there. 

 

 

 

[GioRod 69]

Hello Every one Is there any one here with NYC being there local office just curious.

 

 

Thanks hope every one is having a blessed da.

[just_me_ 0]

On ‎5‎/‎18‎/‎2018 at 1:57 PM, GioRod said:

Hello Every one Is there any one here with NYC being there local office just curious.

 

 

Thanks hope every one is having a blessed da.

Hello hello. Yep I am NYC local office. Submitted mid-February. No movement (1. case received 2. fingerprint fee received). So frustrating ugh

[GioRod 69]

42 minutes ago, just_me_ said:

Hello hello. Yep I am NYC local office. Submitted mid-February. No movement (1. case received 2. fingerprint fee received). So frustrating ugh

Mmm ok thanks for ypur reply well when i called to speak to tier 2 officier they told me im iine for an interview.. I have tht user defined error for over a month now so was just checkin if any one wit nyc office had recieved an interview... thanks for your respnse i can imagine nyc has so many ppl 😞

[AZSunshine78 437]

On 5/17/2018 at 4:00 PM, MelandJason said:

Congratulations!! The best wishes and vives since now my case still the same no updates but the good thing is my husband is going to start a new job on monday and we going to have insurance medical and life sooo more evidence for the interview

So you’ll have your green card potentially before your EAD card?

 

am I correct?

 

crazy!

[MelandJason 60]

On 21/5/2018 at 6:23 PM, AZSunshine78 said:

So you’ll have your green card potentially before your EAD card?

 

am I correct?

 

crazy!

Are some people that have the interview before get the combo card, I still in the same last time they took action in my case was on Feb 08  my field office is one of the most slow of all soooo I really I dont know... We just have to wait 

[A&H2018 146]

On 5/21/2018 at 7:23 PM, AZSunshine78 said:

So you’ll have your green card potentially before your EAD card?

 

am I correct?

 

crazy!

Pretty common based on new procedures. Sucks for those with jobs waiting they pushed 90days to 150days bullshit.