F2A 2018 AOS Filers

[txa30 3]

14 hours ago, thepanda said:

It depends how important this wedding is for you. I would advise to file now because you are losing 3-4 months if you are waiting. Also there is a risk as mentioned above that they might not allow Chart B to file when you intend to do so. Either cancel the wedding and file now or accept a longer wait in the whole process. 

 

They did a couple of interviews with people who didn't have their i-130 approved yet. 

Thank you @thepanda and @VG31

[Flying Dutchman 2]

Do you guys know the 485 current processing date at local office is 130 PD or  485 received date?

Learnt a lot from this thread, thanks guys

[Clotillda 9]

@Flying Dutchman I was told by lawyer that the PD of I-485 is used for timeline. I have doubts though, cause it does not make sense, since applications stay also in National Benefit Center before they transferred to local office.

[Flying Dutchman 2]

1 hour ago, Clotillda said:

@Flying Dutchman I was told by lawyer that the PD of I-485 is used for timeline. I have doubts though, cause it does not make sense, since applications stay also in National Benefit Center before they transferred to local office.

Thanks @Clotillda, yes my 485 is at NBC, so 485 will be transferred to local office after 130 approved?

 

 

[metehiki 4]

Dear all,

 

I would like to ask you some questions which have been in my mind for several days since I've already started to search on the Internet and some answers are too scary.

Let me explain you my situation real quick. I am a LPR (GC Holder) and my wife legally entered to US with F-1 visa in November 2017, we got married in December 2017 and we filed I-130 in January. Our PD is January 5th, 2018 which is still not current regarding to the Chart B. Her visa has already expired, but she's still maintaining her status as a student and I-20 is valid till April 2019. But we think that we're going to file I-485 (AOS) before April 2019. Now my questions:

 

1) Some people say that if you file for AOS and then extend your I-20 (which is the case for us in April 2019, we need to extend it for maintaining her student status as a backup plan) it seems like a "willfull misrepresentation", which sounded weird to me. You are trying to adjust your status, then extending your I-20, so immigration officer may see it as a "willfull misrepresentation". Any advice(s) in this case? Is there anyone that has heard/seen/known anything about this issue?

2) Together with I-485, most people is also filing for EAD and AP (combo card) which are benefits from AOS. But some people say that if you get your EAD, you don't have to work while studying. Because F1 does not have a dual intent or something. So if you're a student, you're not allowed to work. If you do so, the officer will ask you about this stuff and may not approve your case. Does anyone know something about this situation?

Best,

Mete

Edited September 27, 2018 by metehiki

[Clotillda 9]

18 hours ago, Flying Dutchman said:

Thanks @Clotillda, yes my 485 is at NBC, so 485 will be transferred to local office after 130 approved?

 

 

No, it does not be necessary after I-130 approval. It depends on when you PD for I-130 is and how fast NBC will processed your I-485 

[markx 4]

On 9/26/2018 at 6:26 AM, Tenreyro said:

Thats's true, but also you can send a copy of your medical to the Center that last contacted you about your I-485. That's what it says on the instructions.

 

That's what I will do, I'll start my medical on Saturday. Keep in mind that CDC established new requirements for the Medical, specifically the Tuberculosis test, now is something like Quadriferon? (I don't remember exactly the name, but I can send you guys the link.

Hi @Tenreyro, can you show me the where is reference of that instruction? To inform them we done the physical exam?

We are going to get the sealed document after take the Tdap shot. How do you copy the medical document without open it?

[Holly-ando 9]

On 9/26/2018 at 9:26 AM, Tenreyro said:

Thats's true, but also you can send a copy of your medical to the Center that last contacted you about your I-485. That's what it says on the instructions.

 

That's what I will do, I'll start my medical on Saturday. Keep in mind that CDC established new requirements for the Medical, specifically the Tuberculosis test, now is something like Quadriferon? (I don't remember exactly the name, but I can send you guys the link.

I had my medical done about two weeks ago since my interview is coming up soon :S , and i didn't know about the new requirements, but the center where i did the medical knew about them, all i could notice is that they did a blood test instead of skin tuberculosis test. the nurse gave me a Tdap shot on the first visit and said it was mandatory, and there was another vaccine that i preferred not take since i had two option : testing if i was immune which costs 99$, or just take the vaccine anyway which costs 120 sth $ i'm not sure. Of course, if you choose to test and they found that you're not immune you'd have to pay for the extra 120 for the vaccine.

@markx about the copy, don't worry, the center hands you your own copy of everything along with the sealed envelope.

 

[VG31 23]

1 hour ago, Holly-ando said:

I had my medical done about two weeks ago since my interview is coming up soon :S , and i didn't know about the new requirements, but the center where i did the medical knew about them, all i could notice is that they did a blood test instead of skin tuberculosis test. the nurse gave me a Tdap shot on the first visit and said it was mandatory, and there was another vaccine that i preferred not take since i had two option : testing if i was immune which costs 99$, or just take the vaccine anyway which costs 120 sth $ i'm not sure. Of course, if you choose to test and they found that you're not immune you'd have to pay for the extra 120 for the vaccine.

@markx about the copy, don't worry, the center hands you your own copy of everything along with the sealed envelope.

 

@Holly-ando Thanks for keep updating us. Wow your entire journey is lighting fast .

 

I just learned that i-485 family based processing wait time for Seattle office has moved to 29 months, god knows when my turn will come . Looks like a long waiting line for me. 

 

Please keep posting us on how did the interview go.

Wish you all the very best.

 

Regards,

Vg

Edited September 28, 2018 by VG31

[Bhumi 14]

Hello guys...

Anyone done with interview?

I have quick question that my sponsor birth certificate is misplaced somewhere..I have copy,but don't have original.is that is ok that I just carry photocopy?

Please help.thanks in advanced.

[VG31 23]

On 10/2/2018 at 10:46 AM, Bhumi said:

Hello guys...

Anyone done with interview?

I have quick question that my sponsor birth certificate is misplaced somewhere..I have copy,but don't have original.is that is ok that I just carry photocopy?

Please help.thanks in advanced.

I think you should carry the photocopy of your birth certificate. I am not sure if an affidavit to support the birth certificate will work in your case or not. But if you are able obtain that then carry that as well for your interview. And last you can tell the officer that it was misplaced somewhere but still have a copy of that.

 

But do they really ask for birth certificate in an interview? It will be good to know from others as well.

 

Thanks,

Vg

[Bhumi 14]

Hello guys..

Today I was having interview for i485.

But after 2hr. Waiting ..

They did not take interview because my i130 is not approve yet..

It's very bad feeling ..

I don't know now I m very scared.what to do?

Please anyone can help me..

Hey QAf2A  you did your interview right.

Then how they allow you?

[QAF2A 27]

38 minutes ago, Bhumi said:

Hello guys..

Today I was having interview for i485.

But after 2hr. Waiting ..

They did not take interview because my i130 is not approve yet..

It's very bad feeling ..

I don't know now I m very scared.what to do?

Please anyone can help me..

Hey QAf2A  you did your interview right.

Then how they allow you?

Hi @Bhumi, sorry about what happened to you. i’m sure you will have your interview again some time. Don’t worry. 

 

We were also very scared of not being to have the interview, and was fully prepared for that to happen. But somehow our IO is very informed about the process, it seems like we are not his first case like this, and we had our interview. We’ve been waiting since then.

 

Well, it is a new process for everyone, so it will take sometime for the standard procedure to sink in. Don’t worry as it does not affect your process.

Edited October 9, 2018 by QAF2A

[Bhumi 14]

Thanks dear.

Do you know that how long it will take to approve my i130?

My pd for i130 is 10 Feb 2017.

And center is California service center.

Edited October 9, 2018 by Bhumi

[Flying Dutchman 2]

9 minutes ago, Bhumi said:

Thanks dear.

Do you know that how long it will take to approve my i130?

My pd for i130 is 10 Feb 2017.

And center is California service center.

Don't worry @Bhumi, I heard from others' 130 with PD Feb and Mar 2017 are getting approvals, I think you will get your 130 approval very soon

Edited October 9, 2018 by Flying Dutchman
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