MARCH 2019 - AOS Filers

[MelissaR512 35]

1 hour ago, MelissaR512 said:

Had the aos interview today, didn’t get approved on the spot but was told how a conditional GC works and we would be notified in the mail of the final decision, but overall it seems to have gone okay. Our interview was done by what seemed like a new person because we had someone in the room observing him and taking notes on what he did/said. No really unusual questions pretty much went through our forms asked where we each respectively were born and date of birth. Then at the end after asking all the are you a communist/ working against the government question they asked if we would like to submit any additional information to show our marriage is legit. Apparently I provided more then enough, we brought our wedding album and he said this is great, it was a huge coffee table book so I kinda forced him to see but he didn’t have any doubts after seeing the album (or so I hope!) I told him I had more things but he said what I already gave was enough. Hopefully we get good news soon! Oo our timeline was March 8th filing date fingerprints in April and just had the interview. 

We got the email saying the card is being produced!!!

[Sailormooon 268]

7 minutes ago, MelissaR512 said:

We got the email saying the card is being produced!!!

Congratulations!!!! Do they not normally tell you on the spot if you’re approved or is it because you had a new worker interview you?

[MelissaR512 35]

5 minutes ago, Sailormooon said:

Congratulations!!!! Do they not normally tell you on the spot if you’re approved or is it because you had a new worker interview you?

Honestly not sure from what I’ve been reading it’s a 50/50.

[Shiran 1,134]

34 minutes ago, MelissaR512 said:

Honestly not sure from what I’ve been reading it’s a 50/50.

Just keep checking the status, I wouldn't be surprised if in a day or two it changes to "Card is being produced" Then again, I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't change at all, and card just shows up couple of week later! 

 

Hopefully new trainee being there means USCIS bring more people on board to help handle the case load before the whole immigration system get Trumpified. 

 

Congrats in any case! 

[NYC-AB 56]

EAD/AP Combo card came in the mail today! 1.5 weeks til interview - just a little bit more prep to produce all the supporting evidence.

 

Another quick question about the interview notice: It says to provide "All documentation establishing your eligibility for Lawful Permanent Resident status." This seems kind of redundant, no? If I'm bringing a copy of our entire AOS package, along with originals, that seems to be what they want, right?

[Shiran 1,134]

6 minutes ago, NYC-AB said:

EAD/AP Combo card came in the mail today! 1.5 weeks til interview - just a little bit more prep to produce all the supporting evidence.

 

Another quick question about the interview notice: It says to provide "All documentation establishing your eligibility for Lawful Permanent Resident status." This seems kind of redundant, no? If I'm bringing a copy of our entire AOS package, along with originals, that seems to be what they want, right?

It is generic text not something custom fitted to your specific situation. Bring the original, just remember to not leave them there! 

[Pitaya 2,577]

5 minutes ago, NYC-AB said:

EAD/AP Combo card came in the mail today! 1.5 weeks til interview - just a little bit more prep to produce all the supporting evidence.

 

Another quick question about the interview notice: It says to provide "All documentation establishing your eligibility for Lawful Permanent Resident status." This seems kind of redundant, no? If I'm bringing a copy of our entire AOS package, along with originals, that seems to be what they want, right?

We took them literally with that comment. We brought every shred of paper that we had saved pertaining to our immigration journey thus far. It was a good thing that we did, the IO wanted to see the original of my divorce decree (I had sent a copy, as per instructions, with my I-129F visa petition almost a year before.) Thankfully I had the original and a color laser copy for comparison and his records.  We dodged that RFE, and my family's AOS was approved.

 

Good luck on your interview

[aroundtheworld19 24]

Our AOS case status changed to interview was scheduled as of yesterday! We had to expedite our AP, and we contacted our congressman so I’m not sure if he had anything to do with it since we only asked for AP and nothing else, but happy nonetheless! Our field office is Holtsville, NY. I know many have longer timelines than we do and haven’t gotten updates, so I only pray for those that are in this long miserable process.

 

Package Sent (I-485, I-765, I-131): 3/1/2019

Received Date (for all): 3/6/2019

Notice Date (for all): 3/11/2019

Biometrics: 4/5/2019

AOS Status changed to interview ready to be scheduled: 4/10/2019

Expedite AP requested: 4/12/2019

Contacted congressman and sent supporting evidence for expedited AP: 4/30/2019 - 5/10/2019

Case status changed to Interview was scheduled: 5/17/2019

[NYC-AB 56]

Probably a silly question, but I'm compiling additional evidence of a bona fide marriage for the interview, and I was curious, how should I organize the (copies of) documents/evidence for the interviewer? Stapled (or is that frowned upon since you weren't supposed to staple the original AOS application)? Binder clip on top with sticky flags indicating each new piece of evidence? Something else?

[MelissaR512 35]

18 minutes ago, NYC-AB said:

Probably a silly question, but I'm compiling additional evidence of a bona fide marriage for the interview, and I was curious, how should I organize the (copies of) documents/evidence for the interviewer? Stapled (or is that frowned upon since you weren't supposed to staple the original AOS application)? Binder clip on top with sticky flags indicating each new piece of evidence? Something else?

So I am an extra person, I made a binder and used the sleeve protectors and inserted each item into a sleeve and labeled each section so it was easy to find. I wouldnt staple but I don't think it would be a problem if you did. Binder clip crumples the page so I wouldn't do that either. Sticky flag could work though! 

[NYC-AB 56]

2 hours ago, MelissaR512 said:

So I am an extra person, I made a binder and used the sleeve protectors and inserted each item into a sleeve and labeled each section so it was easy to find. I wouldnt staple but I don't think it would be a problem if you did. Binder clip crumples the page so I wouldn't do that either. Sticky flag could work though! 

Thanks! Sounds like there isn't any "right" answer. Just make it presentable and easy for them to find items.

[lawrencejay7 17]

To keep on track, here's my updated timeline: 

 

(Anaheim, CA) 

I'm on a B1/B2 visa filing concurrently for Adjustment of Status, 

married to a US Citizen. 

 

Filed: (i-485 , i-130 , i-765, i-131) + (i-130A , i-864 , i-864A) 

 

FedEx package sent on 10 April 2019 (overnight) 

FedEx delivered overnight: 11 April 2019 (received by 10:00 am)  

Retrieved Receipt Numbers (through calling USCIS): 01 May 2019 

(case was received 11 april but i-485 case was accepted 30 April) 

Checks encashed: 02 May 2019  

Form i-797 NOA received: 06 May 2019

Received Biometrics Appointment: 10 May 2019

 

Biometrics Appointment: 22 May 2019

Early walk-in (biometrics): 14 May 2019

 

Received i-693 Courtesy Letter: 20 May 2019

 

[Shiran 1,134]

9 minutes ago, lawrencejay7 said:

Received i-693 Courtesy Letter: 20 May 2019

Oh this is good to know they send Courtesy letter early on. Gives me hope that we won't have to deal with it despite some uncertainties with our DS-3025 (They checked the box she refused vaxxies) 

[NewCitizen23 313]

1 hour ago, Shiran said:

Oh this is good to know they send Courtesy letter early on. Gives me hope that we won't have to deal with it despite some uncertainties with our DS-3025 (They checked the box she refused vaxxies) 

I've got the Courtesy letter on the same day with my biometrics appointment letter. It's a yellow paper and it says that you have to bring the Medical exam form to the interview. It was about 3 weeks after my NOA date.

[Romei 78]

28 minutes ago, Gigi2017 said:

I've got the Courtesy letter on the same day with my biometrics appointment letter. It's a yellow paper and it says that you have to bring the Medical exam form to the interview. It was about 3 weeks after my NOA date.

Did you get any updates about your interview??