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Hi All! Wanted to share my experience with you! It was really hard 2,5 years for me and my husband. But we made it! So be positive and stay calm!
Category - EB 1 (self petitioner)
Country - Ukraine
First case
08/16/2017 - case submitted (premium processing)
08/30/2017 - RFE
10/28/2017 - respond to RFE received by USCIS
11/10/2017 - case was denied
Second case:
02/13/2018 - case submitted (regular processing)
09/27/2018 - RFE
12/22/2018 - response to RFE received by USCIS
03/21/2019 - case was approved
05/15/2019 - RFE (copy of birth certificate)
09/25/2019 - interview was scheduled
10/29/2019 - interview
10/30/2019 - approval notice and card was printed
11/05/2019 - received our cards
Interview:
Location - Miami , FL
Our lawyer was with us
Oath, i485 questions, marriage pictures and asked how we met and when.
We gave our work documents (letters, company account, brochures etc.). But officer told us that he doesn’t need work related documents because he is sure that the second time we filled the case they checked everything more than enough and more detailed.
Checked our medical and told us “Thank you. You’ll receive the answer by mail”.
Officer was joking and the atmosphere was very friendly and good.
We wish everyone gets their GC as fast as possible.
If you have any questions- please ask.
Category - EB 1 (self petitioner)
Country - Ukraine
First case
08/16/2017 - case submitted (premium processing)
08/30/2017 - RFE
10/28/2017 - respond to RFE received by USCIS
11/10/2017 - case was denied
Second case:
02/13/2018 - case submitted (regular processing)
09/27/2018 - RFE
12/22/2018 - response to RFE received by USCIS
03/21/2019 - case was approved
05/15/2019 - RFE (copy of birth certificate)
09/25/2019 - interview was scheduled
10/29/2019 - interview
10/30/2019 - approval notice and card was printed
11/05/2019 - received our cards
Interview:
Location - Miami , FL
Our lawyer was with us
Oath, i485 questions, marriage pictures and asked how we met and when.
We gave our work documents (letters, company account, brochures etc.). But officer told us that he doesn’t need work related documents because he is sure that the second time we filled the case they checked everything more than enough and more detailed.
Checked our medical and told us “Thank you. You’ll receive the answer by mail”.
Officer was joking and the atmosphere was very friendly and good.
We wish everyone gets their GC as fast as possible.
If you have any questions- please ask.
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GC Timeline
Hi everyone,
This forum has helped me a lot during my journey, so it's time to give back to this community. During this period of my life, I've had so many hopeless days, felt exhausted and tired, but I kept believing and hoping. And finally, I have my card in hand today. For those who are still waiting; I know how hard it is, but it's coming just hang in there.
Here is my timeline:
EB3 - ROW
PD: January 2018
PERM Audit Received: July 2018
Audit Response submitted: August 2018
PERM approved: September 2018
Concurrent Filing I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131 with Premium Processing: October 2018
I-140 approved: November 2018
I-765, I-131 approved and Combo Cards Received: December 2018 (right before Christmas)
I-485 Transferred to the NBC: December 2018
Courtesy Letter Received (medical forms requested): May 2019
Interview was scheduled: May 2019
Interview Date: July 1st, 2019 9 a.m.
*Our interview was okay. There weren't jokes or warm welcomes. We took an oath, IO asked basic questions, asked all the security questions and he cross-questioned us about our marriage. I brought all the documents, copies in different folders, everything. He took what he needed. The atmosphere was intense which made me nervous even though I had nothing to hide or to be afraid of. Anyways, in the end, he said that he'll wait for the background check and review it with his supervisor again and if everything looks good he'll probably approve our case. So, he did not say congratulations, he just said he'll review it again and make a decision. No paper was handed to us. We left the office, our status changed to "Interview was completed and case must be reviewed" immediately after. And it got stuck for 4 months, no update at all.
Our case was retrogressed and we've waited until our dates become current in October 2019 like many of you did. And after 4 months of wait, on November 3rd, we have received our approval letter in the mail. (online status remained same) Next day our status changed to "Card was mailed" and we have received our cards today!
GC in hand: November 9th, 2019.
After 2 years of waiting (actually more like 2.5), it's time to take a deep breathe and plan ahead..
Good luck to everyone!
This forum has helped me a lot during my journey, so it's time to give back to this community. During this period of my life, I've had so many hopeless days, felt exhausted and tired, but I kept believing and hoping. And finally, I have my card in hand today. For those who are still waiting; I know how hard it is, but it's coming just hang in there.
Here is my timeline:
EB3 - ROW
PD: January 2018
PERM Audit Received: July 2018
Audit Response submitted: August 2018
PERM approved: September 2018
Concurrent Filing I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131 with Premium Processing: October 2018
I-140 approved: November 2018
I-765, I-131 approved and Combo Cards Received: December 2018 (right before Christmas)
I-485 Transferred to the NBC: December 2018
Courtesy Letter Received (medical forms requested): May 2019
Interview was scheduled: May 2019
Interview Date: July 1st, 2019 9 a.m.
*Our interview was okay. There weren't jokes or warm welcomes. We took an oath, IO asked basic questions, asked all the security questions and he cross-questioned us about our marriage. I brought all the documents, copies in different folders, everything. He took what he needed. The atmosphere was intense which made me nervous even though I had nothing to hide or to be afraid of. Anyways, in the end, he said that he'll wait for the background check and review it with his supervisor again and if everything looks good he'll probably approve our case. So, he did not say congratulations, he just said he'll review it again and make a decision. No paper was handed to us. We left the office, our status changed to "Interview was completed and case must be reviewed" immediately after. And it got stuck for 4 months, no update at all.
Our case was retrogressed and we've waited until our dates become current in October 2019 like many of you did. And after 4 months of wait, on November 3rd, we have received our approval letter in the mail. (online status remained same) Next day our status changed to "Card was mailed" and we have received our cards today!
GC in hand: November 9th, 2019.
After 2 years of waiting (actually more like 2.5), it's time to take a deep breathe and plan ahead..
Good luck to everyone!
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Notice about decision after interview?
Hi all, I had my EB3 interview on October 30th and per my lawyer feedback, it was a very smooth and uneventful interview. In fact, it only lasted about 20 minutes. At the end of the interview, the IO handed me the white paper that has three options and marked option 1, and told me that it can take up to 60 days to hear about them. I have been checking my status online and yesterday I got a text notification saying this:
On November 4, 2019, we sent you a duplicate notice about a decision on your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSCxxxxxxxx, or describing how we will process the case if it is still pending.
Your case is located at our National Benefits Center location.
Please follow any instructions in the notice.
If you do not receive your duplicate notice by December 4, 2019, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice.
If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
I have a little bit concerned because it says that my case is now at the NBC. Also, I have seen many people who got approved, they receive the approval notification online and mine only says that they sent me a letter with a decision. Should I worry about it? It has also been 6 days since they mail the letter and I hasnt received it yet.
Any thoughts?
Thank you!
On November 4, 2019, we sent you a duplicate notice about a decision on your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSCxxxxxxxx, or describing how we will process the case if it is still pending.
Your case is located at our National Benefits Center location.
Please follow any instructions in the notice.
If you do not receive your duplicate notice by December 4, 2019, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice.
If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
I have a little bit concerned because it says that my case is now at the NBC. Also, I have seen many people who got approved, they receive the approval notification online and mine only says that they sent me a letter with a decision. Should I worry about it? It has also been 6 days since they mail the letter and I hasnt received it yet.
Any thoughts?
Thank you!
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Case Approved & New card is being produced
To all of you who have been agonizing with the wait due to retrogression, the wait is coming to an end. I haven't received a letter on the mail, but last night I checked my status on http://myaccount.uscis.gov/ and my statues was updated, minutes ago I received an email confirming this information.
I have been also a silent participant in this forum, but decided to share my experience and give you hope to all of you who have been in the same situation, since July this year.
EB3 -
Interview Aug. 13 Salt Lake City UT.
Affected by retrogression
NO status update on: https://www.uscis.gov/
Statues updated on: http://myaccount.uscis.gov/
November 8, 2019
Case Was Approved
On November 08, 2019, we approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSC19 YYYY X. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice.
November 7, 2019
New Card Is Being Produced
On November 07, 2019, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MSC199 YYYY XX, and will mail it to the address you gave us.
Good luck and please take advantage of this opportunity to contribute and make this country a better place for all!!
I have been also a silent participant in this forum, but decided to share my experience and give you hope to all of you who have been in the same situation, since July this year.
EB3 -
Interview Aug. 13 Salt Lake City UT.
Affected by retrogression
NO status update on: https://www.uscis.gov/
Statues updated on: http://myaccount.uscis.gov/
November 8, 2019
Case Was Approved
On November 08, 2019, we approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSC19 YYYY X. We will mail your approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice.
November 7, 2019
New Card Is Being Produced
On November 07, 2019, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MSC199 YYYY XX, and will mail it to the address you gave us.
Good luck and please take advantage of this opportunity to contribute and make this country a better place for all!!
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NBC-eb2-ROW crosscountry- admin process
365+ days after interview. Still no response from Uscis.
After interview I got letter stating that my case must be reviewed.
Cannot open SR because it is under normal processing time.
Called Uscis many time but was not helpful
Info-pass also not helpful.
Anyone in same situation ?
After interview I got letter stating that my case must be reviewed.
Cannot open SR because it is under normal processing time.
Called Uscis many time but was not helpful
Info-pass also not helpful.
Anyone in same situation ?
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Short Travel outside US after GC interview (during retrogression)
Hi,
Anyone travelled outside of US after their interview during retrogression time?
I have all valid travel document for like Advance parole, EAD card etc.
My GC interview was completed in Jan’2019 which went great and IO gave positive feedback. Then I moved to other state with same employer but other client location in June’2019. Also applied for change of address.
Now I am planning to travel to my home country,
However I am worried if, USCIS may schedule another interview?
Also while returning at US port of entry, do immi. Officer give hard time?
Appreciate your feedback if anybody has gone through similar situation?
Anyone travelled outside of US after their interview during retrogression time?
I have all valid travel document for like Advance parole, EAD card etc.
My GC interview was completed in Jan’2019 which went great and IO gave positive feedback. Then I moved to other state with same employer but other client location in June’2019. Also applied for change of address.
Now I am planning to travel to my home country,
However I am worried if, USCIS may schedule another interview?
Also while returning at US port of entry, do immi. Officer give hard time?
Appreciate your feedback if anybody has gone through similar situation?
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Any one have approval from Fairfax VA after retrogression ?
Hi, I was curious if someone from Fairfax VA office received approval in October?
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Approval Letter Received
Finally I received my approval letter today.
Notice date is 11/05/2019 and it says I'll receive the card within 3 weeks.
I'll post my timeline when I receive it.
Online status still "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed"
EB3 ROW - ID: July 2nd 2019
Notice date is 11/05/2019 and it says I'll receive the card within 3 weeks.
I'll post my timeline when I receive it.
Online status still "Interview Was Completed And My Case Must Be Reviewed"
EB3 ROW - ID: July 2nd 2019
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Santa Ana
Hello
If any one had an interview at Santa Ana office please share your experience and any helpful info, I really appreciate it since my interview is coming in a couple of weeks.
Thank you
If any one had an interview at Santa Ana office please share your experience and any helpful info, I really appreciate it since my interview is coming in a couple of weeks.
Thank you
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Patience Test is Over Finally!
EB3-ROW
Phoenix AZ
PD: 09/07/2018
File date: 01/29/2019
ID: 08/28/2019 (hit by the retrogression)
I-485 approval notice arrived in mail: 11/04/2019
GC arrived in mail: 11/06/2019 (70 days after the interview)
The online status was "Interview was completed and My case must be reviewed" until 11/07/19. As I have seen this pattern, most cases don't get updated online. Just keep an eye on your mailbox for the approval notice and your green card. Hopefully this never ending patience test will be over soon for you. Good Luck and wish you the best
Phoenix AZ
PD: 09/07/2018
File date: 01/29/2019
ID: 08/28/2019 (hit by the retrogression)
I-485 approval notice arrived in mail: 11/04/2019
GC arrived in mail: 11/06/2019 (70 days after the interview)
The online status was "Interview was completed and My case must be reviewed" until 11/07/19. As I have seen this pattern, most cases don't get updated online. Just keep an eye on your mailbox for the approval notice and your green card. Hopefully this never ending patience test will be over soon for you. Good Luck and wish you the best
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