MARCH 2019 - AOS Filers

[HSsweethearts4E 117]

Just now, Romei said:

Thanks!! Well i just really want an update saying the decision because it sucks to wait for the decision after getting done with everything!! Our officer asked us only 4 questions about the relationship and than we were just talking and laughing.. he said he needs to talk to his supervisor and did not give me no form or nothing else

I know, it's nerve wracking. The day after my interview it changed to "case is under review" or something like that and I almost had a heart attack. I googled and some people said their status had stayed like that for months without changing. Luckily a few days later it changed to case was approved but that was one of my most anxious weekends ever. Luckily it's still so early in the week so you will more than likely get an update this week

[Romei 78]

Just now, HSsweethearts4E said:

I know, it's nerve wracking. The day after my interview it changed to "case is under review" or something like that and I almost had a heart attack. I googled and some people said their status had stayed like that for months without changing. Luckily a few days later it changed to case was approved but that was one of my most anxious weekends ever. Luckily it's still so early in the week so you will more than likely get an update this week

Yes , hopefully !! Thanks though.. 

[IrishTexan 72]

I know people are extra worried about what to bring to the greencard interview. One of the first things you see on the desk is every document, picture, etc...that you have submitted over the last few years. It’s all there. If there are documents you’d like to add (updated tax documentation, proof of joint bank, housing leases, updated letters of employment basically anything that has both your names on it that is new), they will ask you if you if you have anything to add, and you can add those then. 

 

They do casually flip through some of the submitted documents and ask questions from them, but we had no use for all the documentation we brought in. I’m not encouraging you to forgo preparing your paperwork, please still be prepared for most any situation, but they have everything you submitted. And they are giving you the chance to update any of those documents or add anything. 

 

They didn’t approve us on the spot, but mentioned it being an easy case. She complimented my wife’s wedding dress as we included more photos for proof. It was very easy. Our status was updated before the day was over. 

[tsonggo 58]

Our GC was mailed today 9/16, hopefully it will arrive with uneventfully . Our interview was last Thurs 9/12. the update was posted on the old site,  the egov.

Edited September 18, 2019 by tsonggo

[rye_212 126]

On 9/13/2019 at 2:11 PM, Bronforth said:

It's epic. There's been no communication from USCIS (obviously) about what is actually happening to my specific case just this random rule of theirs that could apply in this situation. I'm hoping that they say it could be restarted but still may only have paused our cases so the delay will only be a few weeks. I'll definitely post what happens. Good luck to you!

I spoke to tier 1 today who said that my original March 22nd date stands, that my AP/EAD is out of normal processing time and that I can submit a case enquiry.   I will have my lawyer submit that today.  

[Becksnjessie 68]

So had my greencard interview last Thursday and got approved. The interviewing guy pretty much said before he even asked either of us anything that we were approved. Didn’t look at any of our paperwork, no joint paperwork, just flicked through a few pictures I took and that was it. He said he was approving it that day and greencard would arrive in 7-10 days. Then today my combo card arrived! Haha probably going to be followed this week by my greencard! Easiest process ever and can’t believe how quick it has all been. Perks of living in Maine I guess 😋 

[tinerich18 17]

Just done with our AOS interview and we got approved on the spot. The IO is so nice and he didn't even ask any proof of our marriage. He only asked the usual yes/no question from form I-485 and he just let us tell our story. Thank God all is done now. 😊😊😊

[JP John 65]

Just left the CLT office from our interview and was APPROVED!!  Pretty simple process. Went thru metal detector and the only thing we were asked for was the appointment letter by 3 different people including the interview lady. They asked for both of our driver licences at front door and for my passport in the interview. Wife was never asked anything ever other than to take the oath. They checked my finger prints and went thru the I485 questions and she said she would approve me today or tomorrow. Then we said don’t you want to see our wedding pics. She said yes and we chatted for another 10 minutes. Total time 25 minutes and very chill. 

[Bronforth 13]

22 hours ago, rye_212 said:

I spoke to tier 1 today who said that my original March 22nd date stands, that my AP/EAD is out of normal processing time and that I can submit a case enquiry.   I will have my lawyer submit that today.  

I submitted my second round of service requests on September 4th (for both EAD and AP). I got this response on my AP: "Due to workload factors not related to your case, USCIS anticipates a delay in completing your case. USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in the order received and in a timely and efficient manner. "

 

This is contradictory to what was sent to the congresswoman's office. My SR for the EAD has been assigned to an officer as of 9/14 and I'm still awaiting a response.

[Wilson KE 48]

I had my interview today.It went well(Approved).Just wondering how long it takes for case status to change online,its still on "interview scheduled

[Patience089 92]

I had my interview today and apparently my medical is missing (?).
I came here on a K1 and the officer said, that he is aware of that fact that it would technically be valid.

He said he would look over my file again and make his decision later and I might get a letter stating that I have to retake it.

Does anyone know how long that might take? How long would it take for the physician to send it to USCIS?

[HRQX 4,145]

6 minutes ago, Patience089 said:

Does anyone know how long that might take? How long would it take for the physician to send it to USCIS?

If a I-693 is requested, then the civil surgeon will put the completed I-693 in a sealed envelope labeled "DO NOT OPEN. FOR USCIS USE ONLY." You will then mail the sealed envelope along with a copy of the RFE in another envelope, per the instructions on the RFE.

[Shiran 1,134]

1 hour ago, Patience089 said:

I had my interview today and apparently my medical is missing (?).
I came here on a K1 and the officer said, that he is aware of that fact that it would technically be valid.

Some seemingly conflicting information here. Is it missing? E.g. CBP lost it after they collected it from you at Point of Entry? Or it is not missing but he thinks it is expired? Regardless, you will need to wait for them to either find it, and issue you are a card, or send you RFE with instructions on getting I-693. Which tend to be annoying and costly process, unless you are fortunate enough to find civil surgeon who isn't blood sucking tick. 

[Patience089 92]

1 minute ago, Shiran said:

Some seemingly conflicting information here. Is it missing? E.g. CBP lost it after they collected it from you at Point of Entry? Or it is not missing but he thinks it is expired? Regardless, you will need to wait for them to either find it, and issue you are a card, or send you RFE with instructions on getting I-693. Which tend to be annoying and costly process, unless you are fortunate enough to find civil surgeon who isn't blood sucking tick. 

Sorry, bad explaining on my end.

He said he cannot find it in my file and that he does not know where it went. However, he wanted to double check to see if he might be able to find it.

He only has my vaccination record.
I just hope that it does not take too long. I do not even care anymore if I have to pay another $400 for this process...
It is just really frustrating.

[Shiran 1,134]

2 minutes ago, Patience089 said:

He said he cannot find it in my file and that he does not know where it went. However, he wanted to double check to see if he might be able to find it.

 

Ah ok, thank you for clarifying. It is incredibly frustrating through really no fault of your own. I presume CBP collected sealed envelope from  you at point of entry? That is where it was suppose to be. I don't know if they check to make sure it is there though. Vaccination record is DS-3025 that you probably send to them with your I-485. The sealed packet suppose to have another copy of it but I doubt it they would have that, but not the rest of it. Hopefully they will be able to track it down soon!