September 2020 AOS Filers

[iy2020 118]

21 minutes ago, JasonS1 said:

As an update for everyone, I had my AOS interview at the Chicago field office. To summarize it:  nothing to worry about.

 

We showed up 20 minutes before but were only allowed in 15 minutes before so we waited a bit. Went up to floor 2, showed our interview notice and were seated. We waited about 30 minutes before being called. Once in the interviewers office  it was smooth sailing. He asked us for our marriage license, birth certificates, passports, drivers license and the deed to our new house for the change of address. The questions he asked were basic: Where did you meet? When did you get engaged? When did you first start dating? 

 

He must have only asked us maybe 5-6 questions, felt more like a conversation than anything.

 

Interview took about 20 minutes and we were on our way. No approval on the spot however I am confident it will be approved.

Glad you had a good interview experience! Hoping you get some positive news soon!

[Skyman 323]

4 hours ago, goodisgood said:

Received combo card in mail.

I am so excited!!!!!!! Wish everyone all the best!!!

 

1. 09/26/2020 (Saturday afternoon at like 3pm) - Application sent to USCIS Chicago lockbox using UPS
2. 09/29/2020 (Tuesday morning at like 9am) - Application received by USCIS
3. 10/20/2020 (Tuesday afternoon) - Two pending transactions (Chase Check)
4. 10/20/2020 (Tuesday afternoon at 5:23pm) - Received 4 text messages with receipt numbers starting with MSC
5. 10/24/2020 (Saturday afternoon) - Received 4 I-797s in the mail. Priority Date is 9/29/2020.
6. 01/31/2020 (Sunday afternoon)- Received bio appointment notice in mail. Notice Date: 01/23/2021, Appointment Scheduled on 02/19/2021.
7. 2/19/2021- attend bio appointment on Friday morning 
8. 04/8/2021 - sent a request for expedite processing I765
9. 04/14/2021 -  expedited case was under review
10. 04/17/2021 -  request for expedite processing was approved
11. 04/21/2021 -  new card is being produced
12. 04/28/2021 -  received combo card in mail

Congrats!  Get a job!

[Skyman 323]

1 hour ago, JasonS1 said:

nterview took about 20 minutes and we were on our way. No approval on the spot however I am confident it will be approved.

Sounds like. Congrats!

[Skyman 323]

Pleae delete.

Edited April 29, 2021 by Skyman

[Skyman 323]

On 4/14/2021 at 9:07 PM, Skyman said:

Not much of an update but I was able to file a case inquiry on the I-130 efiled 16 Sep 20.  The response was that I should receive a response by 6 May 21.  Just hope I don't get punished like transferring the case to Vermont or something.

Got an email reply...

 

"The status of this service request is:

We have received your service request and researched the status of your case. We have had to perform additional review, and this has caused a delay in processing time. Your case is currently in line for processing and adjudication. Cases are processed in the order in which they were received.

We hope this information is helpful to you."

 

No, can't say it was helpful.

But I do notice it came from the TexasSC and not Nebraska. 

[flacka 32]

No update for me. 🤕 

 

Talked to a representative and the only thing he said was as of March 18th USCIS was processing my case. 

[TangoVictor 37]

I don't know what's worse, if waiting for an interview to be scheduled or waiting for a decision after an interview.

It's been 4 days and I'm going insane, the anxiety is killing me 😭

[JasonS1 51]

I received an update to my status that my green card is in production! 

[Zaraliaya 122]

On 4/28/2021 at 6:01 PM, JasonS1 said:

As an update for everyone, I had my AOS interview at the Chicago field office. To summarize it:  nothing to worry about.

 

We showed up 20 minutes before but were only allowed in 15 minutes before so we waited a bit. Went up to floor 2, showed our interview notice and were seated. We waited about 30 minutes before being called. Once in the interviewers office  it was smooth sailing. He asked us for our marriage license, birth certificates, passports, drivers license and the deed to our new house for the change of address. The questions he asked were basic: Where did you meet? When did you get engaged? When did you first start dating? 

 

He must have only asked us maybe 5-6 questions, felt more like a conversation than anything.

 

Interview took about 20 minutes and we were on our way. No approval on the spot however I am confident it will be approved.

When they asked for your birth certificates, did you give them copies or the originals, and did they keep them?

 

I feel like I have everything ready for my interview on Friday (May 7th), but the only thing I am missing is copies of our Birth Certificates.

[JasonS1 51]

On 4/30/2021 at 7:04 PM, Zaraliaya said:

When they asked for your birth certificates, did you give them copies or the originals, and did they keep them?

 

I feel like I have everything ready for my interview on Friday (May 7th), but the only thing I am missing is copies of our Birth Certificates.

They took our birth certificates and compared to what was filed and checked them off. We did not need to supply copies or the originals. They didn't keep anything that was original.

 

I took photocopies of everything as well though, so in the event they wanted to keep something (such as the deed to the new house) they could. I suggest you take photocopies just in case.

Edited May 3, 2021 by JasonS1

[Skyman 323]

A few updates that don't amount to anything yet.

 

April 6  I-765 mailed to Chicago Lockbox
April 14 Filed Case Inquiry on I-130 due to 7+ months processing for Nebraska.
April 21 I-765 Delivered
April 24 Signed lease on new apartment in Texas
April 25 Efiled AR-11to update the address on I-485.
April 26 I-865 mailed to TSC to update I-130 address.
April 28 I-865 delivered.
April 29 Received email response to I-130 case inquiry from TSC that case is in queue and not outside processing time. (Since it's actually in Texas and not Nebraska.)
May 3 Received email from NBC that the AR-11 had been processed. Correct address verified in online account.

[JasonS1 51]

Last update from me for a while! My green card arrived in the mail today... what a relief. Done with immigration for a while, took about 7 months to get my green card which wasn’t too bad, I thought a year at least! Best of luck all. 

[flacka 32]

7 minutes ago, JasonS1 said:

Last update from me for a while! My green card arrived in the mail today... what a relief. Done with immigration for a while, took about 7 months to get my green card which wasn’t too bad, I thought a year at least! Best of luck all. 

Congrats!!!!! 🥳

[TangoVictor 37]

On 4/30/2021 at 8:46 AM, TangoVictor said:

I don't know what's worse, if waiting for an interview to be scheduled or waiting for a decision after an interview.

It's been 4 days and I'm going insane, the anxiety is killing me 😭

In my quest for mental sanity, I´ve been busy the past 11 days  Googling similar cases to mine where people got a "Your case is being held for review.." letter at the end of their interview. Unfortunately, every post I found was either people getting an approval message later that day or many months after, there was no in between. Having this in mind, every day that has gone by since our interview has been HORRIBLE because even though the interview went great, the approval could easily take months. I woke up today thinking why didn't I ask the officer about this or that or why didn't I take our lawyer to the interview? There's so many things I could've done to not be in this situation right now.

 

Today around 10AM I get an email from USCIS and I'm thinking oh well it could be that the case status changed from "Interview scheduled" to "Under review" or something like that. When I read it, my eyes go directly to the words "We ordered your new card - Case status: Card/Document Production" (I-485). WOOHOOO!!!  I was borderline about to cry not only because our case was approved but because my brain can finally rest from the anxiety that this process has placed upon it. 

 

Good luck to everyone on their cases and hopefully I'll get the card in my hands soon like @JasonS1!

Edited May 7, 2021 by TangoVictor

[iy2020 118]

18 minutes ago, TangoVictor said:

In my quest for mental sanity, I´ve been busy the past 11 days  Googling similar cases to mine where people got a "Your case is being held for review.." letter at the end of their interview. Unfortunately, every post I found was either people getting an approval message later that day or many months after, there was no in between. Having this in mind, every day that has gone by since our interview has been HORRIBLE because even though the interview went great, the approval could easily take months. I woke up today thinking why didn't I ask the officer about this or that or why didn't I take our lawyer to the interview? There's so many things I could've done to not be in this situation right now.

 

Today around 10AM I get an email from USCIS and I'm thinking oh well it could be that the case status changed from "Interview scheduled" to "Under review" or something like that. When I read it, my eyes go directly to the words "We ordered your new card - Case status: Card/Document Production" (I-485). WOOHOOO!!!  I was borderline about to cry not only because our case was approved but because my brain can finally rest from the anxiety that this process has placed upon it. 

 

Good luck to everyone on their cases and hopefully I'll get the card in my hands soon like @JasonS1!

So glad the wait’s over for you! Congratulations! 🍾