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Question on Priority Date
We know that USCIS is calling March 2017 (and beyond) filers for GC-interviews.
My application was concurrently filed in March 2017 but I claimed my earlier PD (2015) - from an earlier application.
My question is - Will my current application be subject to interview?
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Approved
This forum has been a great help. Thank You all. Here is my timeline:
Labor Cert: Dec 26th 2016
Labor Cert Approved: March 18th 2017
I 140 + I485 Filed: August 2nd 2017
EAD + APCards: Nov 24th 2017
Transferred to NBC: Jan 2nd 2018
Interview Notice: April 26th 2018
Interview Date: May 8th 2018
I 485 Approved: May 8th 2018
Green Card received: May 15th 2018
Interview Center: Detroit, MI.
Overall Interview Experience: We had a lawyer go with us during the interview upon company’s suggestion. The interview was for me and my wife, which is my derivative. Our interview officer was very nice and to the point. She started with our basic information, our travel history to US. Make sure you know of entire travel history, even beyond what is included on I 485. She started first with me, asked me about my job, responsibilities, how long I have worked there and so on. She specifically asked for latest W2s, pay stubs, Tax Statements and latest offer letter showing same job title as the I 140 (quick recommendation: make sure your documents are organized before you go. I had a binder with everything labeled and she was glad that I did that). Then, she asked my wife for when we got married, how long we have known each other, why did we get married in the US and so on. She stuck only to the information that was part of I485. Since we added supplement documentation as part of the application, those questions were fair game. After the interview, she told us that she if there are no inconsistencies in the documentation that we provided her during the interview, she will approve the case for both us. Case was approved on the same day and cards were received exactly a week later.
Labor Cert: Dec 26th 2016
Labor Cert Approved: March 18th 2017
I 140 + I485 Filed: August 2nd 2017
EAD + APCards: Nov 24th 2017
Transferred to NBC: Jan 2nd 2018
Interview Notice: April 26th 2018
Interview Date: May 8th 2018
I 485 Approved: May 8th 2018
Green Card received: May 15th 2018
Interview Center: Detroit, MI.
Overall Interview Experience: We had a lawyer go with us during the interview upon company’s suggestion. The interview was for me and my wife, which is my derivative. Our interview officer was very nice and to the point. She started with our basic information, our travel history to US. Make sure you know of entire travel history, even beyond what is included on I 485. She started first with me, asked me about my job, responsibilities, how long I have worked there and so on. She specifically asked for latest W2s, pay stubs, Tax Statements and latest offer letter showing same job title as the I 140 (quick recommendation: make sure your documents are organized before you go. I had a binder with everything labeled and she was glad that I did that). Then, she asked my wife for when we got married, how long we have known each other, why did we get married in the US and so on. She stuck only to the information that was part of I485. Since we added supplement documentation as part of the application, those questions were fair game. After the interview, she told us that she if there are no inconsistencies in the documentation that we provided her during the interview, she will approve the case for both us. Case was approved on the same day and cards were received exactly a week later.
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EB3 PH
Aug 8 2017 : Filed I -131 & I 485 , Sep 11,2017 : Recived notice for Biometrics Sept 28 : Biometrics done, Jan 16 2018: I -131 Approved Jan 17: Parole/ EAd card sent Jan 22 : Received card March 13 2018: Status changed to “Ready to Schedule Interview” . March 27 :Notice for Interview Sent April 1 : Received Notice of Interview May 1 : Interview Done Interview was about an hour officer asked questions about my work and previous employers She thoroughly checked all original documents, paychecks and employment verification.All entry and exits of my travels. And at the
end of interview she had us sign the last portion of I 1-485 form. I also signed the waver that I do not have my lawyer during the interview. May 1 : 6 hours later husband received notice his card being produced May 7 : lawyer received his card May 10 : My husband received his card May 11 : My status changed to Card being produced May 17 : Lawyer received my card May 18: I received my card. Thanks to everyone . Good luck to all. It’s been a long journey
end of interview she had us sign the last portion of I 1-485 form. I also signed the waver that I do not have my lawyer during the interview. May 1 : 6 hours later husband received notice his card being produced May 7 : lawyer received his card May 10 : My husband received his card May 11 : My status changed to Card being produced May 17 : Lawyer received my card May 18: I received my card. Thanks to everyone . Good luck to all. It’s been a long journey
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Next steps timeline
case: eb2 nebraska
All forms filed PD feb 21, 2017
I-140 approved july 2017
No update for anything until
May 17, 2018 RFE mailed.
questions:
1) How long does USCIS respond or give next status after sending further evidence?
2) Any feb 2017 i-485 filers here who were approved without interview?
Please share.
Thanks
All forms filed PD feb 21, 2017
I-140 approved july 2017
No update for anything until
May 17, 2018 RFE mailed.
questions:
1) How long does USCIS respond or give next status after sending further evidence?
2) Any feb 2017 i-485 filers here who were approved without interview?
Please share.
Thanks
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Any India EB1 got interview recently
I saw couple of India eb1 who got interview during March and April. Any Indians category EB1 for interview recently. Are they doing it. Mine is waiting for interview for last 3 months
Thanks
Thanks
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Employment Based Interview - EB2(A) / - Philadelphia Field Office 5/18/18
Hi all,
I can definitely relate to the agony and the countless days and nights you are all going through with regards on your green card interview and for this reason I am here to answer any of your questions!
Myself and my wife had our interview yesterday. We went alone and didn't ask our attorney to join us. Our interview was scheduled for 8:30 am. We were at the office at 8:00 am sharp. We passed security and we gave our Interview notice to the Reception Desk where they told us that we should wait to hear our names. We sat down and we were relaxed, discussing our daily routine, what were going to do after the interview etc.
At around 8:45 am an officer called our names and we followed her to her office. Once we went in the officer asked us to raise our right hands and take the Oath. After that, we sat down and the officer asked to take my fingerprints and photo. Then, she asked me about the following:
1.Date of Birth
2.Company I work for and what do I do for them
3.My wife's name
4.My SSN #
5.My current address
6.Latest Paystubs (she asked to keep those for her files)
7.My phone #
8. Work Employment Letter
9. W2's
10. Birth Certificate (Both Original and Certified Translation)
11. Passport
12.Last Date of Entry in the USA
13. My Wife's Date of Birth
Then she moved into my I-485 Questionnaire. She asked most of the questions on this binder.
After all that she asked my wife to take her fingerprints and photo. She moved by asking my wife for the following:
1.Husband's Full Name
2.Husband's Date of Birth
3.Birth Certificate (Both Original and Certified Translation)
4. Passport and latest I-94
5. Names of Her Father and Mother
6. Current Address
7.Her Phone #
8.Her SSN #
She then asked for the Marriage Certificate. Also she moved forward by asking if my wife is currently working. My wife replied that she started working this week (She got a job offer and indeed started working this past Monday). The officer said: "Oh, that's nice, who is your employer" , my wife replied with the name of her employer. The officer then said: "what do you do for them", my wife replied and finally the officer said "Congratulations on your new job".
Overall, we had a very pleasant experience. The Immigration Officer was very nice with us from the start. At the end of the interview she told us that our case is an easy and straightforward one. She then said that she has all she needs. She also said she will be reviewing the case and if she needs something she will contact us and our attorney. She said, you should be hearing back from us in about 4-6 weeks. It usually takes less than that but that's the general response timeframe.
Dates:
1. 140 Filled in August 2017
2. Biometrics Appointment 12/06/17
3. Received our EAD Cards 2/13/2018
4. Received our Interview Notice 4/10/2018
5. Interview Scheduled for 5/18/18
I hope that I was helpful and I wish good luck to all of you!
I can definitely relate to the agony and the countless days and nights you are all going through with regards on your green card interview and for this reason I am here to answer any of your questions!
Myself and my wife had our interview yesterday. We went alone and didn't ask our attorney to join us. Our interview was scheduled for 8:30 am. We were at the office at 8:00 am sharp. We passed security and we gave our Interview notice to the Reception Desk where they told us that we should wait to hear our names. We sat down and we were relaxed, discussing our daily routine, what were going to do after the interview etc.
At around 8:45 am an officer called our names and we followed her to her office. Once we went in the officer asked us to raise our right hands and take the Oath. After that, we sat down and the officer asked to take my fingerprints and photo. Then, she asked me about the following:
1.Date of Birth
2.Company I work for and what do I do for them
3.My wife's name
4.My SSN #
5.My current address
6.Latest Paystubs (she asked to keep those for her files)
7.My phone #
8. Work Employment Letter
9. W2's
10. Birth Certificate (Both Original and Certified Translation)
11. Passport
12.Last Date of Entry in the USA
13. My Wife's Date of Birth
Then she moved into my I-485 Questionnaire. She asked most of the questions on this binder.
After all that she asked my wife to take her fingerprints and photo. She moved by asking my wife for the following:
1.Husband's Full Name
2.Husband's Date of Birth
3.Birth Certificate (Both Original and Certified Translation)
4. Passport and latest I-94
5. Names of Her Father and Mother
6. Current Address
7.Her Phone #
8.Her SSN #
She then asked for the Marriage Certificate. Also she moved forward by asking if my wife is currently working. My wife replied that she started working this week (She got a job offer and indeed started working this past Monday). The officer said: "Oh, that's nice, who is your employer" , my wife replied with the name of her employer. The officer then said: "what do you do for them", my wife replied and finally the officer said "Congratulations on your new job".
Overall, we had a very pleasant experience. The Immigration Officer was very nice with us from the start. At the end of the interview she told us that our case is an easy and straightforward one. She then said that she has all she needs. She also said she will be reviewing the case and if she needs something she will contact us and our attorney. She said, you should be hearing back from us in about 4-6 weeks. It usually takes less than that but that's the general response timeframe.
Dates:
1. 140 Filled in August 2017
2. Biometrics Appointment 12/06/17
3. Received our EAD Cards 2/13/2018
4. Received our Interview Notice 4/10/2018
5. Interview Scheduled for 5/18/18
I hope that I was helpful and I wish good luck to all of you!
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fingerprint review was completed
I noticed That some cases say: " case was updated to show all fingerprint were taken and case is in process", and others say: "fingerprint review was completed".
It seems the same meaning but different way to say. Why?
It seems the same meaning but different way to say. Why?
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Medical expiration
Hi all,
Does anyone have an idea whether USCIS considers medical expired 1 year after submission/receipt date of i485, or 1 year past the signed i693 form by the authorized physician?
My interview will be on June-14 and receipt date is from June-16-2018.
The medical signed by the doctor on May-8-2017.
it really confusing whether I need or not new medicals, although in the interview notice as well as in uscis website it specifically says expire 1 year after submission:
https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume8-PartB-Chapter4.html#footnote-24
obviously some immigration attorneys think the other way around:
One applicant went thru the interview suggested that IO told him that it has to be valid for at least two weeks after the interview since it may take some more time to adjudicate the case.
Does anyone have an idea whether USCIS considers medical expired 1 year after submission/receipt date of i485, or 1 year past the signed i693 form by the authorized physician?
My interview will be on June-14 and receipt date is from June-16-2018.
The medical signed by the doctor on May-8-2017.
it really confusing whether I need or not new medicals, although in the interview notice as well as in uscis website it specifically says expire 1 year after submission:
https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume8-PartB-Chapter4.html#footnote-24
obviously some immigration attorneys think the other way around:
One applicant went thru the interview suggested that IO told him that it has to be valid for at least two weeks after the interview since it may take some more time to adjudicate the case.
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USCIS approved translation
Hi,
I am looking for any USCIS approved translation service here in USA, prefer Chicago or any online service.
If you guys have any experience could you please share the details.
My son born in Saudi Arabia so I have his brith certificate in Arabic and I need to submit translation in order to file I-485.
Your help really appreciates.
I am looking for any USCIS approved translation service here in USA, prefer Chicago or any online service.
If you guys have any experience could you please share the details.
My son born in Saudi Arabia so I have his brith certificate in Arabic and I need to submit translation in order to file I-485.
Your help really appreciates.
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