I-485 approved within 2.5 months, no interview, suspect

[Bahrainexpat 12]

I submitted the family based AOS package(I-485, I-864, I-765, I-131) for my wife in November 2022, USCIS received on 14.Nov.2022. She entered the US in September 2022 via K-1(we both lived/worked in Bahrain) and we married the same month. I didn't expect to hear anything soon except maybe approval of the I-765 sometime this spring. To our utter shock, we received an email yesterday that USCIS had taken action on our case. We logged in the morning shortly after that email and didn't see anything. Our case still had the 'we are actively reviewing your case....' status for the I-485 and I-765.  I logged in again last night and entered the receipt number for our I-485 and it indicated our case was approved on 31.Jan.2023. Sure enough, in the documents section was our I-485 approval. We did not submit an expedite request. 

 

Bear in mind, we just submitted our case in November 2022. We did biometrics on 6.December.202, but had no interview. Does this ever happen? I am highly suspect there is an error or glitch here. Until I see the ‘card is being produced’ it’s just really hard for us to mentally process.

 

My other question is, after I-485 approval what is the typical timeline to receive the green card in the mail? Our notice indicates we can’t submit an inquiry to follow up until 90 days after the approval notice.

[mytruelove18 608]

10 minutes ago, Bahrainexpat said:

I submitted the family based AOS package(I-485, I-864, I-765, I-131) for my wife in November 2022, USCIS received on 14.Nov.2022. She entered the US in September 2022 via K-1(we both lived/worked in Bahrain) and we married the same month. I didn't expect to hear anything soon except maybe approval of the I-765 sometime this spring. To our utter shock, we received an email yesterday that USCIS had taken action on our case. We logged in the morning shortly after that email and didn't see anything. Our case still had the 'we are actively reviewing your case....' status for the I-485 and I-765.  I logged in again last night and entered the receipt number for our I-485 and it indicated our case was approved on 31.Jan.2023. Sure enough, in the documents section was our I-485 approval. We did not submit an expedite request. 

 

Bear in mind, we just submitted our case in November 2022. We did biometrics on 6.December.202, but had no interview. Does this ever happen? I am highly suspect there is an error or glitch here. Until I see the ‘card is being produced’ it’s just really hard for us to mentally process.

 

My other question is, after I-485 approval what is the typical timeline to receive the green card in the mail? Our notice indicates we can’t submit an inquiry to follow up until 90 days after the approval notice.

Tthat is truth , it isnt an error.

On june 2022, i sent a aos package for a friend, even with vaccination waiver. And her case was approved on august 26.

She did biometric on july 19 , 2022.

Frst i didnt belived but her card arrived on september 1, 2021.

It is took a week after her approved status for she got her card

14 minutes ago, Bahrainexpat said:

I submitted the family based AOS package(I-485, I-864, I-765, I-131) for my wife in November 2022, USCIS received on 14.Nov.2022. She entered the US in September 2022 via K-1(we both lived/worked in Bahrain) and we married the same month. I didn't expect to hear anything soon except maybe approval of the I-765 sometime this spring. To our utter shock, we received an email yesterday that USCIS had taken action on our case. We logged in the morning shortly after that email and didn't see anything. Our case still had the 'we are actively reviewing your case....' status for the I-485 and I-765.  I logged in again last night and entered the receipt number for our I-485 and it indicated our case was approved on 31.Jan.2023. Sure enough, in the documents section was our I-485 approval. We did not submit an expedite request. 

 

Bear in mind, we just submitted our case in November 2022. We did biometrics on 6.December.202, but had no interview. Does this ever happen? I am highly suspect there is an error or glitch here. Until I see the ‘card is being produced’ it’s just really hard for us to mentally process.

 

My other question is, after I-485 approval what is the typical timeline to receive the green card in the mail? Our notice indicates we can’t submit an inquiry to follow up until 90 days after the approval notice.

My friend adjusted her status from b2 visa

[mytruelove18 608]

16 minutes ago, Bahrainexpat said:

I submitted the family based AOS package(I-485, I-864, I-765, I-131) for my wife in November 2022, USCIS received on 14.Nov.2022. She entered the US in September 2022 via K-1(we both lived/worked in Bahrain) and we married the same month. I didn't expect to hear anything soon except maybe approval of the I-765 sometime this spring. To our utter shock, we received an email yesterday that USCIS had taken action on our case. We logged in the morning shortly after that email and didn't see anything. Our case still had the 'we are actively reviewing your case....' status for the I-485 and I-765.  I logged in again last night and entered the receipt number for our I-485 and it indicated our case was approved on 31.Jan.2023. Sure enough, in the documents section was our I-485 approval. We did not submit an expedite request. 

 

Bear in mind, we just submitted our case in November 2022. We did biometrics on 6.December.202, but had no interview. Does this ever happen? I am highly suspect there is an error or glitch here. Until I see the ‘card is being produced’ it’s just really hard for us to mentally process.

 

My other question is, after I-485 approval what is the typical timeline to receive the green card in the mail? Our notice indicates we can’t submit an inquiry to follow up until 90 days after the approval notice.

Saturday or monday your wife will get her card 

[Verrou 1,962]

38 minutes ago, Bahrainexpat said:

I submitted the family based AOS package(I-485, I-864, I-765, I-131) for my wife in November 2022, USCIS received on 14.Nov.2022. She entered the US in September 2022 via K-1(we both lived/worked in Bahrain) and we married the same month. I didn't expect to hear anything soon except maybe approval of the I-765 sometime this spring. To our utter shock, we received an email yesterday that USCIS had taken action on our case. We logged in the morning shortly after that email and didn't see anything. Our case still had the 'we are actively reviewing your case....' status for the I-485 and I-765.  I logged in again last night and entered the receipt number for our I-485 and it indicated our case was approved on 31.Jan.2023. Sure enough, in the documents section was our I-485 approval. We did not submit an expedite request. 

 

Bear in mind, we just submitted our case in November 2022. We did biometrics on 6.December.202, but had no interview. Does this ever happen? I am highly suspect there is an error or glitch here. Until I see the ‘card is being produced’ it’s just really hard for us to mentally process.

 

My other question is, after I-485 approval what is the typical timeline to receive the green card in the mail? Our notice indicates we can’t submit an inquiry to follow up until 90 days after the approval notice.

no error or glitch, USCIS is on fire to approve AOS without interview especially ( not all) for people who just got married or before 2 years anniversary of their wedding. dont know the reason why, but my guess, they want to bank in the money for the next step when you guys filed for Removal of COndition. there's no hard rule who got interview waived or not. i think it just depend on the officer. congrats ! and card usually will come within 1-2 weeks.

[powerpuff 6,697]

~~ Topic moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports ~~
 

If you scour threads here on those who are adjusting from K1, you’ll see that many couples had their interviews waived. USCIS has been waiving interviews for those who have had a consular interview abroad, their argument is that the bona fides of the  relationship have already been vetted by the consulate 

Edited February 1, 2023 by powerpuff

[mytruelove18 608]

36 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

~~ Topic moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports ~~
 

If you scour threads here on those who are adjusting from K1, you’ll see that many couples had their interviews waived. USCIS has been waiving interviews for those who have had a consular interview abroad, their argument is that the bona fides of the  relationship have already been vetted by the consulate 

A friend of mine was waived and she didnt have consular interview, she aos from b2 visa

[Nylar 58]

Oh wow congrats! As someone who also is a November 2022 Michigan filer, this fills me full of hope. However the utter randomness of USCIS dashes it away just as easily.

[Mike E 11,739]

Congrats and I hope these trends continue. It wouldn’t be the worst thing if K-1 became viable.  
 

I do think spouse based AOS from single intent non immigrant status should be lower priority than from dual intent status like K-1.  

[Verrou 1,962]

6 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Congrats and I hope these trends continue. It wouldn’t be the worst thing if K-1 became viable.  
 

I do think spouse based AOS from single intent non immigrant status should be lower priority than from dual intent status like K-1.  

i agreed with u mike. but as u know USCIS do whatever they want. totally not fair to people

there's this FB group. someone came to the US with K1, did AOS interview back in April 2021 and seems no red flag. still no GC until now

[discoverusa 258]

I am surprised the interview was waived for AOS from B2. Didn't know this was possible. 

[mytruelove18 608]

1 hour ago, discoverusa said:

I am surprised the interview was waived for AOS from B2. Didn't know this was possible. 

I was surprised too, and plus my friend applied for vaccination waiver. But she was waived

[Highmystic 234]

12 hours ago, Bahrainexpat said:

I submitted the family based AOS package(I-485, I-864, I-765, I-131) for my wife in November 2022, USCIS received on 14.Nov.2022. She entered the US in September 2022 via K-1(we both lived/worked in Bahrain) and we married the same month. I didn't expect to hear anything soon except maybe approval of the I-765 sometime this spring. To our utter shock, we received an email yesterday that USCIS had taken action on our case. We logged in the morning shortly after that email and didn't see anything. Our case still had the 'we are actively reviewing your case....' status for the I-485 and I-765.  I logged in again last night and entered the receipt number for our I-485 and it indicated our case was approved on 31.Jan.2023. Sure enough, in the documents section was our I-485 approval. We did not submit an expedite request. 

 

Bear in mind, we just submitted our case in November 2022. We did biometrics on 6.December.202, but had no interview. Does this ever happen? I am highly suspect there is an error or glitch here. Until I see the ‘card is being produced’ it’s just really hard for us to mentally process.

 

My other question is, after I-485 approval what is the typical timeline to receive the green card in the mail? Our notice indicates we can’t submit an inquiry to follow up until 90 days after the approval notice.

Sometimes it gets strange!  Wife received her 10 yr card out of the blue in the mail.. 2 weeks later she gets a letter that she is approved and her card will be sent soon.. Go figure.

[R&OC 371]

14 hours ago, Mike E said:

Congrats and I hope these trends continue. It wouldn’t be the worst thing if K-1 became viable.  
 

I do think spouse based AOS from single intent non immigrant status should be lower priority than from dual intent status like K-1.  

Mike, what is meant by single intent versus dual intent? Asking because I love to know and I wasn't able to make sense of it. Do you mean K1 being the "proper" way and dual intent meaning residency and work? I am probably asking a dumb question.

Edited February 2, 2023 by R&OC

[HandmadeTurnip 150]

4 hours ago, R&OC said:

Mike, what is meant by single intent versus dual intent? Asking because I love to know and I wasn't able to make sense of it. Do you mean K1 being the "proper" way and dual intent meaning residency and work? I am probably asking a dumb question.

 

Single intent visas are non-immigrant visas that do not allow immigrant intent while dual intent visas do.

 

For example, someone applying for a B-2 or F-1 visa must demonstrate that they have ties to their home country and will return there at the end of their stay in the US. Someone applying for an H-1B visa does not need to meet those requirements as it is a dual intent visa. K-1 visas are a bit unusual because they are technically non-immigrant visas but their sole purpose is for immigrating to the US, so they are technically dual intent.

[Bahrainexpat 12]

Update, card produced on 3-Feb! Starting to think this is legit!