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Employment Based Greencard
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Interview experience
Los Angeles, CA field office
Arrived at 1355. Appointment time 1415.
Went through security and proceed up to 8th floor. There were probably 20-30 people in the waiting area.
I checked in at booth number 1 and the lady asked me for my appointment letter. She then told me to sit and wait for my name to be called out.
An older Caucasian gentlemen called my name at 1417.
First thing he asked is whether I have any documents that I would like to submit. I gave him my I-693 Medicals, corrected I-94 and change of address confirmation. And he asked again if there was anything else, I was kind of nervous and then told him that I do not need to submit a Supplement-J since we did a combo application I-140 and I-485. He said that's correct and I gave him an employment verification letter that my lawyer previously advised me to obtain from HR before the interview. He asked for a photo ID and I gave him my driver’s license and current passport. IO then left the room to make photocopies.
He came back to the room and proceed to take a picture, fingerprints (left index and right index) and then asked me to sign a waiver for attorney not being present.
Verify name, date of birth, and current address
1. Give 2 examples of my responsibility at my workplace
2. Last entry to the US and where I came from
3. Random yes/no questions from the I-485 form
4. How did I hear about this job and why did I decide to switch jobs
5. Why I think the company decided to hire me
6. My first ever entry to the US
7. How long have I been living in the US
IO did not ask me for any documents except those that I submitted at the beginning of the interview.
Overall the IO was very nice and throughout the interview he was typing away on his computer and so there was a lot of moment where it was just dead silent. He told me the interview was coming to end and that he will be approving this case. As the interview concludes, I had to sign a paper saying that the interview is complete. He then typed up the approval letter with my updated address, print, stamped, signed and handed me a copy. He then told me I am officially an permanent resident of the USA etc. and that I should be receiving the card in the mail in about 2-3 weeks. He stood up and congratulated me with a handshake. Interview was about an hour long.
As I walked out of the building, I got a text saying that my case was updated to "Card being produced"
Arrived at 1355. Appointment time 1415.
Went through security and proceed up to 8th floor. There were probably 20-30 people in the waiting area.
I checked in at booth number 1 and the lady asked me for my appointment letter. She then told me to sit and wait for my name to be called out.
An older Caucasian gentlemen called my name at 1417.
First thing he asked is whether I have any documents that I would like to submit. I gave him my I-693 Medicals, corrected I-94 and change of address confirmation. And he asked again if there was anything else, I was kind of nervous and then told him that I do not need to submit a Supplement-J since we did a combo application I-140 and I-485. He said that's correct and I gave him an employment verification letter that my lawyer previously advised me to obtain from HR before the interview. He asked for a photo ID and I gave him my driver’s license and current passport. IO then left the room to make photocopies.
He came back to the room and proceed to take a picture, fingerprints (left index and right index) and then asked me to sign a waiver for attorney not being present.
Verify name, date of birth, and current address
1. Give 2 examples of my responsibility at my workplace
2. Last entry to the US and where I came from
3. Random yes/no questions from the I-485 form
4. How did I hear about this job and why did I decide to switch jobs
5. Why I think the company decided to hire me
6. My first ever entry to the US
7. How long have I been living in the US
IO did not ask me for any documents except those that I submitted at the beginning of the interview.
Overall the IO was very nice and throughout the interview he was typing away on his computer and so there was a lot of moment where it was just dead silent. He told me the interview was coming to end and that he will be approving this case. As the interview concludes, I had to sign a paper saying that the interview is complete. He then typed up the approval letter with my updated address, print, stamped, signed and handed me a copy. He then told me I am officially an permanent resident of the USA etc. and that I should be receiving the card in the mail in about 2-3 weeks. He stood up and congratulated me with a handshake. Interview was about an hour long.
As I walked out of the building, I got a text saying that my case was updated to "Card being produced"
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EB2 ROW
09/20/2017 PERM applied
06/21/2018 PERM approved
07/13/2018 Concurrent filing of I-140, I-485, I-765 and I-131
07/16/2018 Application Received
07/26/2018 I-140 Approved(applied under premium processing)
07/28/2018 Fingerprint review completed(Fingerprint appointment was waived. I guess its because I went for H1B stamping just a few months ago and I heard USCIS don't call for fingerprint if they had recently taken it)
08/07/2018 Transferred to NBC
09/14/2018 I-131 Approved
09/18/2018 I-765 Approved
10/03/2018 Case Ready for Interview
10/09/2018 Interview Scheduled
11/28/2018 Interview at Tampa field office (IO said that she would approve the case later the same day)
11/30/2018 Tracking website shows "As of 11/23/2018 Case Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview"
12/14/2018 Phone inquiry to USCIS asking the case status. Reply: Decision has not been made yet.
12/14/2018 New card is being produced
12/17/2018 Case approved
All the best for all the green card seekers!
Be patient! Next is your turn!!
06/21/2018 PERM approved
07/13/2018 Concurrent filing of I-140, I-485, I-765 and I-131
07/16/2018 Application Received
07/26/2018 I-140 Approved(applied under premium processing)
07/28/2018 Fingerprint review completed(Fingerprint appointment was waived. I guess its because I went for H1B stamping just a few months ago and I heard USCIS don't call for fingerprint if they had recently taken it)
08/07/2018 Transferred to NBC
09/14/2018 I-131 Approved
09/18/2018 I-765 Approved
10/03/2018 Case Ready for Interview
10/09/2018 Interview Scheduled
11/28/2018 Interview at Tampa field office (IO said that she would approve the case later the same day)
11/30/2018 Tracking website shows "As of 11/23/2018 Case Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview"
12/14/2018 Phone inquiry to USCIS asking the case status. Reply: Decision has not been made yet.
12/14/2018 New card is being produced
12/17/2018 Case approved
All the best for all the green card seekers!
Be patient! Next is your turn!!
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485 approved
silent reader of the forum during the past few months. Got my 485 approval yesterday and would like to share my experience, hope it helps:
PD: 2015/04/14
RD: 2018/4/16
INTERVIEW DATE: 2018/12/15
Interview experience: my interview was 9:30 am,Officer called on my name on 9:45 am. asked if I have changed my job and I provided the updated j form and evl. then took oath. took pictures and fingerprint. then started went through the 485 info including name, Ssn and our current address. then the officer asked the yes/no questions. in the end, officer said everything looks good, she will be able to approve it today.
The officer is very nice and she said you did you job, I will do my part to help you. congrats. Best Christmas gift.
To all friends on the forum: keep faith, it's been a long journey but all the endeavor will be paid back. if you want something, try it hard. if you still can't get it, try harder. Trust me, you will be there.
May god be with you.
bless
PD: 2015/04/14
RD: 2018/4/16
INTERVIEW DATE: 2018/12/15
Interview experience: my interview was 9:30 am,Officer called on my name on 9:45 am. asked if I have changed my job and I provided the updated j form and evl. then took oath. took pictures and fingerprint. then started went through the 485 info including name, Ssn and our current address. then the officer asked the yes/no questions. in the end, officer said everything looks good, she will be able to approve it today.
The officer is very nice and she said you did you job, I will do my part to help you. congrats. Best Christmas gift.
To all friends on the forum: keep faith, it's been a long journey but all the endeavor will be paid back. if you want something, try it hard. if you still can't get it, try harder. Trust me, you will be there.
May god be with you.
bless
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EB1C ROW
Silent reader of the forum during the whole journey of year and a half. My dates below passing along for reference:
EB1C - ROW
PD 15 Jun 17 TSC I140 - I485
I140 approved May 2018
I485 interview August 2018 Houston Field Office
(retrogression until PD date became current in Dec Visa Bulletin)
I485 approved Dec 6 2018
Cards arrived Dec 14 2018.
All the best!
EB1C - ROW
PD 15 Jun 17 TSC I140 - I485
I140 approved May 2018
I485 interview August 2018 Houston Field Office
(retrogression until PD date became current in Dec Visa Bulletin)
I485 approved Dec 6 2018
Cards arrived Dec 14 2018.
All the best!
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Visa extension or EAD extension
Hi Friends,
I need your clarification regarding visa extension. My current visa is L1A and green card processing is going on with EB1C category. My i-140 is already approved and I have valid EAD.
Now, My visa is going to expire on end or April 2019 and EAD is going to expire on Feb'2019.
My question here is, DO I need to extend my L1A visa or just extend EA?
Thanks
I need your clarification regarding visa extension. My current visa is L1A and green card processing is going on with EB1C category. My i-140 is already approved and I have valid EAD.
Now, My visa is going to expire on end or April 2019 and EAD is going to expire on Feb'2019.
My question here is, DO I need to extend my L1A visa or just extend EA?
Thanks
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1485 for employment based
APPLIED in may 2017
Still waiting for green card or approval
TSC
Still waiting for green card or approval
TSC
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EB1C PD Aug 2017 - case status updated to initial review after interview
EB1C - ROW
PD - 1 Aug 2017
Interview completed - 5 Nov 2018
After the release of the January 2019 bulletin yesterday, I received an email from USCIS with the below message:
There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS
Your Case Status: Initial Review
Your interview for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, was completed, and your case must be reviewed. We will mail you a notice if we make a decision or take further action. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
The initial review says that it includes background check, etc.
I would have thought that since interview was completed, once USCIS takes a look at my AOS application it would be for final review and decision/adjudication. And that background check has been done already.
Any thoughts? Similar notification you received?
PD - 1 Aug 2017
Interview completed - 5 Nov 2018
After the release of the January 2019 bulletin yesterday, I received an email from USCIS with the below message:
There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS
Your Case Status: Initial Review
Your interview for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, was completed, and your case must be reviewed. We will mail you a notice if we make a decision or take further action. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
The initial review says that it includes background check, etc.
I would have thought that since interview was completed, once USCIS takes a look at my AOS application it would be for final review and decision/adjudication. And that background check has been done already.
Any thoughts? Similar notification you received?
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interviewed in September 25
Is there anyone else got interviewed in Houston on Sep 25th got acceptance and still waiting for the card?
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EB3 Still waiting
Hi guys, since I filed my AOS in June 5, 2018 and had my fingerprinting in July 12, 2018 until now there is no update on my case.
Anyone who has the same status?
I am really worried.
Thank you.
Anyone who has the same status?
I am really worried.
Thank you.
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January Visa Bulletin
FYI
January visa bulletin is out now with EB1 advanced for 3 months which is Oct 1 2017(ROW) and Dec 15 2016 for China and India. Hope to get the GC in January!
January visa bulletin is out now with EB1 advanced for 3 months which is Oct 1 2017(ROW) and Dec 15 2016 for China and India. Hope to get the GC in January!
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