February 2016 AOS Filers

[CT_Cdn 0]

Updated time line, see below. (I know the timelines always helped me, so I hope this helps others!)

Had interview in LA downtown May 10th, 2016.

Interview was scheduled for 2:30pm, arrived at 2pm, was brought into the interview at 2:25pm.

Very straightforward, she thanked us several times for having a very organized file and evidence (I labelled and colour coded everything).

Took our IDs and photocopied it, she said it was proof that we were here.

She then proceeded to ask us questions from the I-485 as well as mom's name, dad's name, birthdays, etc...

She then asked for anymore evidence we wanted to provide... I gave her our new car registration that has both of our names, and our recent bank statements.

She also said she was somewhat surprised that we got an interview, as I'm transferring from the TN VISA, and have been legally living and working in the US since 2012. She did mention that some people will get married to circumvent the K1 process (where you have to leave the country), so that might be why. We told her it was a day off work for both of us, which is always nice! lol

She never said directly that we were approved, but said she would finish our case up by the end of the day (more background checks?)

She also handed us a letter that said they are working on our case, and a decision of some sort will be made in 120 days (though she told us to ignore that, as she verbally told us she will finish up with ours by the end of the day).

Checked my USCIS status this am, and it looks like we are approved.

So, that's it... until 1.5 years from now!

Edited May 12, 2016 by CT_Cdn

[cattleya777 5]

Great news MASH everything's starting to fall in place for you.

@Francais_usa...I would call like right now. Its sorta strange that u haven't received it as yet.

Just made a phone call to USCIS to find out what card was mailed, and it is confirmed my GC was approved and mailed to me!!

Good luck to all, I believe yours is coming soon!

The joys. Congratulations

Congrats!!!

[MASH 172]

Updated time line, see below.

Had interview in LA downtown May 10th, 2016.

Interview was scheduled for 2:30pm, arrived at 2pm, was brought into the interview at 2:25pm.

Very straightforward, she thanked us several times for having a very organized file and evidence (I labelled and colour coded everything).

Took our IDs and photocopied it, she said it was proof that we were here.

She then proceeded to ask us questions from the I-485 as well as mom's name, dad's name, birthdays, etc...

She then asked for anymore evidence we wanted to provide... I gave her our new car registration that has both of our names, and our recent bank statements.

She also said she was somewhat surprised that we got an interview, as I'm transferring from the TN VISA, and have been legally living and working in the US since 2012. She did mention that some people will get married to circumvent the K1 process (where you have to leave the country), so that might be why. We told her it was a day off work for both of us, which is always nice! lol

She never said directly that we were approved, but said she would finish our case up by the end of the day (more background checks?)

She also handed us a letter that said they are working on our case, and a decision of some sort will be made in 120 days (though she told us to ignore that, as she verbally told us she will finish up with ours by the end of the day).

Checked my USCIS status this am, and it looks like we are approved.

So, that's it... until 1.5 years from now!

congratulations!

now you and your s/o can relax and start living

[HopeFab 62]

Updated time line, see below.

Had interview in LA downtown May 10th, 2016.

Interview was scheduled for 2:30pm, arrived at 2pm, was brought into the interview at 2:25pm.

Very straightforward, she thanked us several times for having a very organized file and evidence (I labelled and colour coded everything).

Took our IDs and photocopied it, she said it was proof that we were here.

She then proceeded to ask us questions from the I-485 as well as mom's name, dad's name, birthdays, etc...

She then asked for anymore evidence we wanted to provide... I gave her our new car registration that has both of our names, and our recent bank statements.

She also said she was somewhat surprised that we got an interview, as I'm transferring from the TN VISA, and have been legally living and working in the US since 2012. She did mention that some people will get married to circumvent the K1 process (where you have to leave the country), so that might be why. We told her it was a day off work for both of us, which is always nice! lol

She never said directly that we were approved, but said she would finish our case up by the end of the day (more background checks?)

She also handed us a letter that said they are working on our case, and a decision of some sort will be made in 120 days (though she told us to ignore that, as she verbally told us she will finish up with ours by the end of the day).

Checked my USCIS status this am, and it looks like we are approved.

So, that's it... until 1.5 years from now!

Thanks for sharing your experience. I wish to have a smoothe one in the upcoming weeks. Congrats

[MASH 172]

well looks like the APP updated 1.5 seconds ago saying my card was delievered to me by the post office with tracking #

lmao umm kinda late on that one

[SEG123 1]

Congratulations with all the approvals!!!!!! So happy for us!!!!!

Anyway, i have a question.

So my EAD was approved (online) on the 26th of April. It went to New card is being produced to Case was approved. Then I got my card on the 9th of May.

So yesterday, (may 10) my online status changed to 'case was approved' to 'New card is being produced' and it even said that 'on May 3,2016 we ordered your new card bla bla'

What does this meeaaannnn? Is this normal??

[MASH 172]

Congratulations with all the approvals!!!!!! So happy for us!!!!!

Anyway, i have a question.

So my EAD was approved (online) on the 26th of April. It went to New card is being produced to Case was approved. Then I got my card on the 9th of May.

So yesterday, (may 10) my online status changed to 'case was approved' to 'New card is being produced' and it even said that 'on May 3,2016 we ordered your new card bla bla'

What does this meeaaannnn? Is this normal??

I wouldnt worry about it as you already have your EAD

now you just have to worry about the updates on that AOS

[francais_usa 74]

Updated time line, see below. (I know the timelines always helped me, so I hope this helps others!)

Had interview in LA downtown May 10th, 2016.

Interview was scheduled for 2:30pm, arrived at 2pm, was brought into the interview at 2:25pm.

Very straightforward, she thanked us several times for having a very organized file and evidence (I labelled and colour coded everything).

Took our IDs and photocopied it, she said it was proof that we were here.

She then proceeded to ask us questions from the I-485 as well as mom's name, dad's name, birthdays, etc...

She then asked for anymore evidence we wanted to provide... I gave her our new car registration that has both of our names, and our recent bank statements.

She also said she was somewhat surprised that we got an interview, as I'm transferring from the TN VISA, and have been legally living and working in the US since 2012. She did mention that some people will get married to circumvent the K1 process (where you have to leave the country), so that might be why. We told her it was a day off work for both of us, which is always nice! lol

She never said directly that we were approved, but said she would finish our case up by the end of the day (more background checks?)

She also handed us a letter that said they are working on our case, and a decision of some sort will be made in 120 days (though she told us to ignore that, as she verbally told us she will finish up with ours by the end of the day).

Checked my USCIS status this am, and it looks like we are approved.

So, that's it... until 1.5 years from now!

Congrats!

Congratulations with all the approvals!!!!!! So happy for us!!!!!

Anyway, i have a question.

So my EAD was approved (online) on the 26th of April. It went to New card is being produced to Case was approved. Then I got my card on the 9th of May.

So yesterday, (may 10) my online status changed to 'case was approved' to 'New card is being produced' and it even said that 'on May 3,2016 we ordered your new card bla bla'

What does this meeaaannnn? Is this normal??

That's normal--their system is pretty wacky. Don't worry, you have the card and all is good!

Call the regular number and as soon as the tier greets and ask how may I help you..immediately ask for a transfer to tier 2. Ive heard people stating they had long waits but my calls are always less than 5 minutes. You can definetely call on behalf of your husband. Just have your case numbers on hand

Thank you!

from my experience speaking to tier 2 i just asked for them and they transferred me to them and if they are busy they tell you the buttons to press to have them give you a call back which can take 24 hrs

the phone# is 1 800 375 5283

Thank you! I called and asked to be transferred to the tier 2 officer, as the first guy was incompetent. Literally just read things from the website. Like obviously I know my case has been approved--I'm calling to find out why it's taking so long though...

[MASH 172]

Congrats!

That's normal--their system is pretty wacky. Don't worry, you have the card and all is good!

Thank you!

Thank you! I called and asked to be transferred to the tier 2 officer, as the first guy was incompetent. Literally just read things from the website. Like obviously I know my case has been approved--I'm calling to find out why it's taking so long though...

Ya i dont understand the purpose of the first customer service people since they only tell you things you already know lol

i guess they are only for people who cant see there updates online

[Natandaustin 1]

Attention for people who got ead approval 26-28ish April and still don't have their card!

I've been waiting on my card for two weeks so have been calling uscis impatiently. Today I got a really helpful teir 2 guy. He said the printing machine broke down around this time, and my card WAS printed, but WITHOUT my address on it... So of course it'll never make it to me.

He said he has put in a service request to reprint it and get it to me ASAP, but he can't guarantee how long it'll take. But he was so helpful, and now at least I know why it hasn't arrived. Just for those others waiting 2+ weeks who haven't seen sight of their combo card this may have happened to you too.

Fingers crossed I'll see signs of it now within a week, because hopefully everything will go smoothly again now and it'll be as though I got approved today. Stress stress stress.

[MASH 172]

Hey Everyone

Apparently processing has been updated now since March 31st of you guys wish to check it out

[Abby&Colin 40]

Hey Everyone

Apparently processing has been updated now since March 31st of you guys wish to check it out

Just checked mine it says June 28th.

[MASH 172]

Just checked mine it says June 28th.

Mine is April 17th 2015 , which looks like it will take 12 months for my green card

[Abby&Colin 40]

Mine is April 17th 2015 , which looks like it will take 12 months for my green card

Ugh so hoping for an interview waiver!!

[MASH 172]

Ugh so hoping for an interview waiver!!

You and me both