September 2021 - AOS Filers

[thanachan13 18]

4 minutes ago, The.locd.doc said:

Is there anyone else here still waiting on any update after the biometrics? I haven’t had any movement at all since I did my fingerprints in October. I’m thinking it has to do with my FO - San Bernardino, CA. Happy for all you guys getting your cards and interviews and what not! Always a plus to see the good news on here! 

Me. I did my bio last Nov. FO is Raleigh, NC. Idh EAD yet too.

[Onelife786 54]

Just finished our interview 60 minutes ago

The interviewer did not check or ask for any document whatsoever. I actually voluntarily showed him some photos.

Entered the interview room:
1. Asked for my passport (he actually said I only want your passport and not your wife's, as I have everything with me already) AND our sealed medical envelope. I handed him both.
2. Asked a couple of questions from Mrs. (USD). What is your husband's DOB, what car do you drive, etc? In total 5-6 questions only, very common questions. Nothing about relationships at all.
3. Read to us formality questions i.e. national security-related 
4. Boom (Your petition is fully approved) expect GC in 2-4 weeks. It is 10 year GC (he said)
5. Handed us the interview result letter, which had the tick/checkmark on the approval

I think it all depends on case to case. i.e. if your case is on a marriage base, and your marriage is less than 2 years, they might ask a few extra questions and see some more documents.

Finally, I am so relaxed now.

________________________

Sent packet:

09/24/2021 - FedEx overnight service $104
10/02/2021 - Money has gone from the account (sent two CITIBANK cheques (not money order nor credit card))
10/04/2021 - Four letters received. Acknowledgment/receipts for I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131
10/08/2021 - Online USCIS website status checked by entering receipt number (Biometrics Appointment was Scheduled on 2nd Oct
10/09/2021: Received 2 letters, biometrics, and ONLINE ACCESS CODE for I-130 petition together (biometrics appointment is on 27th Oct. was scheduled on 2nd Oct.) waiting for online access code for rest of the petitions
10/12/2021: Received physical letter in the post that has ONLINE ACCESS CODE for all other petitions i.e. I-485, I-765 and I-131
10/27/2021 - Biometrics done status changed to Actively Reviewing 
01/25/2022 - E-mail notification for Initial evidence for your form I-485
01/28/2022 - Evidence submitted. Online and Postal
04/06/2022 - EAD approval notice PDF on USCIS and Deficiency notice for I-693 medical report.
04/07/2022 - Interview Scheduled, waiting for letters
04/08/2022 - Interview invitation letter received
05/11/2022 - Interview done. Interview result letter handed to us with Approved tick/checked mark in it. The interviewer told us to expect GC in 2-4 weeks.

 

Case background: Applied as spouse to USC, no dependents, no kids, first marriage ever, married since 5 years, we lived 5 years in the UK, a British citizen.

(Self-made application - no lawyers/solicitors were used)

[sandiegodan2020 65]

I just got the notice on the myuscis portal. Case approved. We are getting the conditional green card.

We have been married less than a year so we figured that is the reason for all the extra questions and the conditional.

Now to wait for the card in the mail.

[boy2aman 89]

11 hours ago, Onelife786 said:

Just finished our interview 60 minutes ago

The interviewer did not check or ask for any document whatsoever. I actually voluntarily showed him some photos.

Entered the interview room:
1. Asked for my passport (he actually said I only want your passport and not your wife's, as I have everything with me already) AND our sealed medical envelope. I handed him both.
2. Asked a couple of questions from Mrs. (USD). What is your husband's DOB, what car do you drive, etc? In total 5-6 questions only, very common questions. Nothing about relationships at all.
3. Read to us formality questions i.e. national security-related 
4. Boom (Your petition is fully approved) expect GC in 2-4 weeks. It is 10 year GC (he said)
5. Handed us the interview result letter, which had the tick/checkmark on the approval

I think it all depends on case to case. i.e. if your case is on a marriage base, and your marriage is less than 2 years, they might ask a few extra questions and see some more documents.

Finally, I am so relaxed now.

________________________

Sent packet:

09/24/2021 - FedEx overnight service $104
10/02/2021 - Money has gone from the account (sent two CITIBANK cheques (not money order nor credit card))
10/04/2021 - Four letters received. Acknowledgment/receipts for I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131
10/08/2021 - Online USCIS website status checked by entering receipt number (Biometrics Appointment was Scheduled on 2nd Oct
10/09/2021: Received 2 letters, biometrics, and ONLINE ACCESS CODE for I-130 petition together (biometrics appointment is on 27th Oct. was scheduled on 2nd Oct.) waiting for online access code for rest of the petitions
10/12/2021: Received physical letter in the post that has ONLINE ACCESS CODE for all other petitions i.e. I-485, I-765 and I-131
10/27/2021 - Biometrics done status changed to Actively Reviewing 
01/25/2022 - E-mail notification for Initial evidence for your form I-485
01/28/2022 - Evidence submitted. Online and Postal
04/06/2022 - EAD approval notice PDF on USCIS and Deficiency notice for I-693 medical report.
04/07/2022 - Interview Scheduled, waiting for letters
04/08/2022 - Interview invitation letter received
05/11/2022 - Interview done. Interview result letter handed to us with Approved tick/checked mark in it. The interviewer told us to expect GC in 2-4 weeks.

 

Case background: Applied as spouse to USC, no dependents, no kids, first marriage ever, married since 5 years, we lived 5 years in the UK, a British citizen.

(Self-made application - no lawyers/solicitors were used)

Congratulations to you! 

[boy2aman 89]

6 hours ago, sandiegodan2020 said:

I just got the notice on the myuscis portal. Case approved. We are getting the conditional green card.

We have been married less than a year so we figured that is the reason for all the extra questions and the conditional.

Now to wait for the card in the mail.

Congrats!!! Happy to hear good news from this group always. 

[Onelife786 54]

The actuall approval notice is also in the document section.

 

Good luck to you all. Never give up hope.

 

 

 

[The.locd.doc 50]

On 5/11/2022 at 12:52 PM, thanachan13 said:

Me. I did my bio last Nov. FO is Raleigh, NC. Idh EAD yet too.

Well we’re in this together! 🤞🏿 Hang in there 🙌🏿

[P055UM 281]

2 hours ago, Onelife786 said:

The actuall approval notice is also in the document section.

 

Good luck to you all. Never give up hope.

 

 

 

Huge congrats! Would appreciate un update on how long the card takes to come. In the meantime, enjoy your new LPR status!

[sandiegodan2020 65]

14 hours ago, AW1704 said:

Huge congrats! Would appreciate un update on how long the card takes to come. In the meantime, enjoy your new LPR status!

I would also be interested in knowing how long it's taking to get the actual GC in the mail. If anyone could share.

[JR & RT 16]

3 hours ago, sandiegodan2020 said:

I would also be interested in knowing how long it's taking to get the actual GC in the mail. If anyone could share.

I got the approval email on January 17, got my card on the mail on Jan 22

[Onelife786 54]

11 hours ago, JR & RT said:

I got the approval email on January 17, got my card on the mail on Jan 22

That is good speed. Love it

 

I will definately be updating you guys about how long it takes for my GC. There is a weekend in between though.

 

Approval letter PDF file is already in my USCIS account now. Approval date 12 May countdown started...

[HKtoUSA 30]

Our interview is on May 24th. Here's what we are planning to bring to the interview:

1. Interview notice and AOS applicant's passport
2. I-693 (Medical)
3. I-864 Affidavit of Support + 2021 tax return, 2 months of pay stubs, and employer letter
4. Previously received I-797s (K1 approval + I-485 biometrics letter) and RFE letter
5. Applicant's passport and Form I-94 (arrival/departure record)
6. Original birth certificates for both spouses plus copies
7. Marriage certificate plus copy
8. Bank statements (2 most recent months) bearing both spouses' names
9. Insurance cards + proof of designated beneficiary for various retirement/insurance accounts
10. Most recent cell phone bill
11. Photos with dates before our wedding, from our wedding, and after
12. Shared credit cards + AAA cards

Anything essential missing?

[Onelife786 54]

9 hours ago, HKtoUSA said:

Our interview is on May 24th. Here's what we are planning to bring to the interview:

1. Interview notice and AOS applicant's passport
2. I-693 (Medical)
3. I-864 Affidavit of Support + 2021 tax return, 2 months of pay stubs, and employer letter
4. Previously received I-797s (K1 approval + I-485 biometrics letter) and RFE letter
5. Applicant's passport and Form I-94 (arrival/departure record)
6. Original birth certificates for both spouses plus copies
7. Marriage certificate plus copy
8. Bank statements (2 most recent months) bearing both spouses' names
9. Insurance cards + proof of designated beneficiary for various retirement/insurance accounts
10. Most recent cell phone bill
11. Photos with dates before our wedding, from our wedding, and after
12. Shared credit cards + AAA cards

Anything essential missing?

Why affidavit of support? Didnt you submit that in your initial pack?

 

All looks good. Just add house lease documents.

 

 

[HKtoUSA 30]

13 hours ago, Onelife786 said:

Why affidavit of support? Didnt you submit that in your initial pack?

 

All looks good. Just add house lease documents.

 

 

Yes, we did, but we also received an RFE for it and it's already printed out so can't hurt to bring even though they probably won't look at it.

[Gabe89 27]

Hi everyone!

we had our interview almost 2 weeks ago. We prepared a lot of documentation but we didn't need much.

The officer looked for the medical (thankfully was in the packed but I had with me the copy of the original just in case).

We were approved on the spot but the status changed online only the day after.

Received the card in the mail about a week after the interview.

Wish everyone who didn't get their interview yet the best of luck!!