March 2020 AOS Filers

[David_Norway 135]

14 hours ago, danilich33 said:

Hi all! We finally got our interview scheduled! We are in Seattle (transferred from San Francisco in June 2021). Just sharing an update for those patiently waiting! 🙏

Fantastic - great to see some activity in this group! I'm still waiting for Sacramento, California to schedule my interview (since August 2020). Transferring away from San Francisco was probably a great idea!

Anyone in this group who have gotten their EAD successfully renewed? My 180-day extension ends March 2, and I am now thinking that USCIS might not get to my application by then.

[Bluee 44]

On 12/11/2021 at 8:14 AM, David_Norway said:

Fantastic - great to see some activity in this group! I'm still waiting for Sacramento, California to schedule my interview (since August 2020). Transferring away from San Francisco was probably a great idea!

Anyone in this group who have gotten their EAD successfully renewed? My 180-day extension ends March 2, and I am now thinking that USCIS might not get to my application by then.

I did. I attached the "tear apart" from the last EAD, and it was fast. Just 4 weeks since I sent the application to get a new one - 2 year expiration.

[David_Norway 135]

39 minutes ago, Bluee said:

I did. I attached the "tear apart" from the last EAD, and it was fast. Just 4 weeks since I sent the application to get a new one - 2 year expiration.

Was it a combo card or just an EAD card?

That's a GREAT tip about including the tear-off portion! I wish I had done that. I have it (as I keep all USCIS documents), but I didn't realize that I could/should include it in my renewal application. This should definitely be encouraged both on this forum and on the USCIS website!

Does anyone know if it is possible to submit the tear-off portion now, four months after I sent in the original application?

(The fact that USCIS needs to tear-off portion to process the extension within a reasonable time frame is kind of ridiculous, but that's a different discussion.)

[danilich33 32]

Hi all! Our interview is January 5th! Can anyone share what they brought to the interview outside of the required documents listed on the letter? Thank you!! 

[Bluee 44]

I went to our Interview today. It's simple and straight forward.
I brought all the documents but the officer didn't even want to look.

 

She just asked basic questions from the I-485 form, some questions about our marriage. That's it.

It was about 20 minutes, we went out, and after about 30 minutes, the Case Status said "New Card is being Produced". 

[Joanna & Rafael 22]

Hello! My husband and I applied June 2020 and today we got a letter, I-797 stating that his Adjustment of Status for Permanent Residency has been approved and his card should come in the mail soon! We have not had an interview, does anyone have a similar experience?

[David_Norway 135]

Finally, my case status changed to "Interview was scheduled". This is for Sacramento, CA, but I don't know the interview date yet. Glad this is finally moving towards completion, and glad that this will be a 10-year card!

[Hello20 13]

8 hours ago, David_Norway said:

Finally, my case status changed to "Interview was scheduled". This is for Sacramento, CA, but I don't know the interview date yet. Glad this is finally moving towards completion, and glad that this will be a 10-year card!

Congratz! I was able to expedite 131 with your comment that you posted. Good luck with your interview!

Edited March 19, 2022 by Hello20

[David_Norway 135]

I had my interview on April 20th. Unfortunately, I am not approved yet as I need a new I-693. I knew that my medical form was more than two years old and hence expired, but I really didn't want to spend another $300-$500 for a form that wouldn't change anything. My hope was that the ISO would not ask about it, but my ISO followed the rules very closely. So I got a RFE, but I should get approved shortly after I submit an new I-693.

Otherwise, the interview was more or less expected. The ISO was very careful in reviewing the documents. Make sure that you at least go over the info you submitted in your I-485. My wife couldn't answer where I was born (as I moved away from there when I was 1 year old, and I hadn't talked about it much), but otherwise the questions were very basic. We have a son so maybe that's why she didn't ask more questions about our relationship. Make sure that you bring everything that was requested in the interview letter, and then you should be OK.

Very glad that this process is almost over!

Edited May 1, 2022 by David_Norway

[Hello20 13]

On 4/30/2022 at 5:49 PM, David_Norway said:

I had my interview on April 20th. Unfortunately, I am not approved yet as I need a new I-693. I knew that my medical form was more than two years old and hence expired, but I really didn't want to spend another $300-$500 for a form that wouldn't change anything. My hope was that the ISO would not ask about it, but my ISO followed the rules very closely. So I got a RFE, but I should get approved shortly after I submit an new I-693.

Otherwise, the interview was more or less expected. The ISO was very careful in reviewing the documents. Make sure that you at least go over the info you submitted in your I-485. My wife couldn't answer where I was born (as I moved away from there when I was 1 year old, and I hadn't talked about it much), but otherwise the questions were very basic. We have a son so maybe that's why she didn't ask more questions about our relationship. Make sure that you bring everything that was requested in the interview letter, and then you should be OK.

Very glad that this process is almost over!

Congratz on getting movement! You will soon get the green card soon.  

 

when you initially apply for 485, did you submit ds3025 or 693 for your medical requirement? We submitted ds3025 which was back then, it did not expire.

 

I am wondering if new 693 is needed for people who submitted 693 initially or i would assume everyone requires new medical since it has been more than 2 years regardless if ds3025 or 693 were submitted

Edited May 8, 2022 by Hello20