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I-485 approved - what is next?

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On 11/20/2020 at 2:36 PM, FattieBanton said:

 

 

Wow, i guess then it's better to wait until you have an interview date or at least after biometrics in order to do the medical? Seeing as how it's valid for two years but the process can take up to 1.5yrs.

 

I'd suggest if you're starting your AOS, put it upfront. Saves you the possibility of IO telling you that he's delaying adjudication of your case because your presented him with new documents 

 

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

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5 hours ago, Timona said:

 

I'd suggest if you're starting your AOS, put it upfront. Saves you the possibility of IO telling you that he's delaying adjudication of your case because your presented him with new documents 

 

the aos process already started, i didn't include the medical part

AOS

08/24/2020 - Sent Concurrent Filing for I-130 & I-485 (inc. I-765 & I-131) to Chicago Lockbox via FedEx

08/26/2020 - Application Received by USCIS

09/25/2020 - Debit Card charged by USCIS

09/28/2020 - Received I-797C Rejection Notice in the Mail (reason: outdated I-765 form)

09/29/2020 - Received Text Message Receipts (I-485, I-130, I-131)

10/05/2020 - Received Hard Copy Mail Receipts (NOA?) (I-485, I-130, I-131)

10/12/2020 - Sent new I-765 form

10/14/2020 - New version of I-765 received in Chicago

03/10/2021 - Notice of Deficiency (Missing I-693 Medical Form)

06/25/2021 - Receive Biometrics Appointment Letter

07/23/2021 - Biometrics Appointment at Norfolk VA USCIS Office

07/23/2021 - 485 & 765 statuses changed to "Initial Review"

07/29/2021 - Interview Ready to Be Scheduled

08/13/2021 - Interview Scheduled for September 21st

09/21/2021 - Interview at USCIS Norfolk VA

09/21/2021 - Email saying “card produced and mailed”

09/24/2021 - Approval email sent for I-485

09/28/2021 - Green Card mailed by USCIS (email notification)

09/29/2021 - Green Card delivered to mailbox (also email notification)

10/01/2021 - I-765 rejected because “benefits were obtained via other means”

 

13 Months Total, No Lawyer or assistance besides USCIS website and VisaJourney, you can do it too!!!!

 

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1 hour ago, FattieBanton said:

the aos process already started, i didn't include the medical part

 

Then you will have to wait and present it at your AOS interview. You cannot just send USCIS anything, anytime, unless they request for it.

 

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

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43 minutes ago, Timona said:

 

Then you will have to wait and present it at your AOS interview. You cannot just send USCIS anything, anytime, unless they request for it.

 

right, i was more curious as to whether i should do it and have it ready and on hand, or wait for the next step (biometrics) and/or interview to be scheduled before doing it

AOS

08/24/2020 - Sent Concurrent Filing for I-130 & I-485 (inc. I-765 & I-131) to Chicago Lockbox via FedEx

08/26/2020 - Application Received by USCIS

09/25/2020 - Debit Card charged by USCIS

09/28/2020 - Received I-797C Rejection Notice in the Mail (reason: outdated I-765 form)

09/29/2020 - Received Text Message Receipts (I-485, I-130, I-131)

10/05/2020 - Received Hard Copy Mail Receipts (NOA?) (I-485, I-130, I-131)

10/12/2020 - Sent new I-765 form

10/14/2020 - New version of I-765 received in Chicago

03/10/2021 - Notice of Deficiency (Missing I-693 Medical Form)

06/25/2021 - Receive Biometrics Appointment Letter

07/23/2021 - Biometrics Appointment at Norfolk VA USCIS Office

07/23/2021 - 485 & 765 statuses changed to "Initial Review"

07/29/2021 - Interview Ready to Be Scheduled

08/13/2021 - Interview Scheduled for September 21st

09/21/2021 - Interview at USCIS Norfolk VA

09/21/2021 - Email saying “card produced and mailed”

09/24/2021 - Approval email sent for I-485

09/28/2021 - Green Card mailed by USCIS (email notification)

09/29/2021 - Green Card delivered to mailbox (also email notification)

10/01/2021 - I-765 rejected because “benefits were obtained via other means”

 

13 Months Total, No Lawyer or assistance besides USCIS website and VisaJourney, you can do it too!!!!

 

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14 minutes ago, FattieBanton said:

right, i was more curious as to whether i should do it and have it ready and on hand, or wait for the next step (biometrics) and/or interview to be scheduled before doing it

 

It will have to wait till interview. When you get your interview notice, schedule physicals

 

Just curious, what are you adjusting from? F-1, Tourist? 

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38 minutes ago, Timona said:

 

It will have to wait till interview. When you get your interview notice, schedule physicals

 

Just curious, what are you adjusting from? F-1, Tourist? 

yeah, tourist...

AOS

08/24/2020 - Sent Concurrent Filing for I-130 & I-485 (inc. I-765 & I-131) to Chicago Lockbox via FedEx

08/26/2020 - Application Received by USCIS

09/25/2020 - Debit Card charged by USCIS

09/28/2020 - Received I-797C Rejection Notice in the Mail (reason: outdated I-765 form)

09/29/2020 - Received Text Message Receipts (I-485, I-130, I-131)

10/05/2020 - Received Hard Copy Mail Receipts (NOA?) (I-485, I-130, I-131)

10/12/2020 - Sent new I-765 form

10/14/2020 - New version of I-765 received in Chicago

03/10/2021 - Notice of Deficiency (Missing I-693 Medical Form)

06/25/2021 - Receive Biometrics Appointment Letter

07/23/2021 - Biometrics Appointment at Norfolk VA USCIS Office

07/23/2021 - 485 & 765 statuses changed to "Initial Review"

07/29/2021 - Interview Ready to Be Scheduled

08/13/2021 - Interview Scheduled for September 21st

09/21/2021 - Interview at USCIS Norfolk VA

09/21/2021 - Email saying “card produced and mailed”

09/24/2021 - Approval email sent for I-485

09/28/2021 - Green Card mailed by USCIS (email notification)

09/29/2021 - Green Card delivered to mailbox (also email notification)

10/01/2021 - I-765 rejected because “benefits were obtained via other means”

 

13 Months Total, No Lawyer or assistance besides USCIS website and VisaJourney, you can do it too!!!!

 

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On 11/19/2020 at 10:30 PM, ponak98 said:

Received the approval letter. Thanks God. Do you know if online status changes when the actual green card is sent? No welcome letter - does it come with the green card or in separate (namely, 3rd mail)?

 

Thank you a lot

Friends - happy thanksgiving! Would someone advise? Thanks a lot

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On 11/23/2020 at 1:36 PM, FattieBanton said:

the aos process already started, i didn't include the medical part

You should receive a courtesy letter (pink/ yellow/ purple paper) advising you of the missing I-693. They will usually indicate in the letter to bring it to the interview. 

Someone who was doing work visa was asked to send in the I-693 and not wait for the interview anymore (since I think they don't need to be interviewed like us).

I-751

July 25, 2023 - Submitted ROC via USPS 

July 31, 2023 - Credit card charged

Aug 1, 2023 - Text confirmation with IOE number received

Aug 14, 2023 - 48-month extension letter received

Aug 23, 2023 - Biometrics appointment at Brooklyn ASC

 

I-485

July 2, 2020 - 1st AOS submission via USPS  | July 19, 2020 - Rejected package received due to "missing forms" | July 20, 2020 - Resubmitted AOS Package | July 26, 2020 - AOS received at Chicago lockbox via USPS

July 27, 2020 - USCIS online status: Case received

Aug 9, 2020 - Credit card was charged | Aug 13, 2020 - Received SMS confirmation from USCIS | Aug 17, 2020 - Received NOAs in the mail | Aug 21, 2020 - USCIS account updated to RFE (waiting for mail)

Aug 27, 2020 - Hard copy of RFIE received in the mail (I-864EZ rejected) | Aug 31, 2020 - Response to RFIE sent to NBC

Sept 9, 2020 - Response to RFIE received by USCIS | Sept. 22, 2020 - Received I-693 deficiency notice

Nov 21, 2020 - Date USCIS sent out biometrics appointment letter  | Nov. 28, 2020 - Received bio appointment letter

Dec 18, 2020 - Biometrics appointment completed in Brooklyn ASC | Dec. 19, 2020 - Case updated to fingerprints taken (I-485 and I-765) | Dec. 30, 2020 - Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview

Feb 25, 2021 - New card is being produced (EAD) | Feb. 26, 2021 - EAD and AP have been approved

Mar 3, 2021 - Combo card received | Mar. 5, 2021 - SSN card received

Aug 31, 2021 - Case updated online to interview has been scheduled | Sept 8, 2021 - Interview schedule received in the mail via USPS

Oct 5, 2021 - Scheduled interview | Oct 6, 2021 - Approved

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3 hours ago, ponak98 said:

Friends - are these people in same situation as me? Have I-485 approval. It has been 45 days. No word on actual green card or welcome letter. Should I reach out to congressman for help? Call uscis?

Hey! I had an interview 5 weeks ago which end up with review, officer said I will get an update within 2 weeks and silence since then

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On 12/5/2020 at 5:21 PM, Boris Britva said:

Hey! I had an interview 5 weeks ago which end up with review, officer said I will get an update within 2 weeks and silence since then

Have you heard back? I am still waiting on GC - 2 months since approval. 

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