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Interview Experience
Hi all,
I’ve benefited from this forum a lot. So, now I want to share my experience as well.
EB2-ROW
August 2018: filed I-140 (Premium Processing)
August 2018: I-140 approved
August 2018: I-131, I-765, I-485 and I-485J filed for all family
October 2018: Biometrics completed
March 2019: EAD/AP combo card was received
March 2019: Interview Notice
April 2019: Interview completed
April 2019: New card is being produced
My Interview was held in San Jose office and took around 45 minutes. It was scheduled to early morning around 8AM. We went half an hour early and waited around 1 hour. IO was very nice and friendly. After fingerprints, she asked for passports, IDs, EADs, birth certificates, marriage certificates, payroll, updated employment letter. I additionally gave her my current H1B approval and extension approval. After that, she confirmed the information on I485 and asked most of Yes/No questions. She didn’t asked any other questions about my job or how I entered etc. She asked 2-3 questions to the kids like what is your mother’s birthday. She took 1-2 notes like my wife’s SSN and our previous visas. She said she has everything needed and asked if I want to submit any other document. I said I have additional documents like diplomas, transcripts, tax documents, bank statements etc. But, she said she doesn’t need them.
We signed interview section of 485 document and she gave us Interview completed papers and told us she will continue to review our cases and if they need more documents, they will contact us. After 2 hours, I received New card is being produced email notice.
Now, we are waiting for the cards.
Good luck everyone.
I’ve benefited from this forum a lot. So, now I want to share my experience as well.
EB2-ROW
August 2018: filed I-140 (Premium Processing)
August 2018: I-140 approved
August 2018: I-131, I-765, I-485 and I-485J filed for all family
October 2018: Biometrics completed
March 2019: EAD/AP combo card was received
March 2019: Interview Notice
April 2019: Interview completed
April 2019: New card is being produced
My Interview was held in San Jose office and took around 45 minutes. It was scheduled to early morning around 8AM. We went half an hour early and waited around 1 hour. IO was very nice and friendly. After fingerprints, she asked for passports, IDs, EADs, birth certificates, marriage certificates, payroll, updated employment letter. I additionally gave her my current H1B approval and extension approval. After that, she confirmed the information on I485 and asked most of Yes/No questions. She didn’t asked any other questions about my job or how I entered etc. She asked 2-3 questions to the kids like what is your mother’s birthday. She took 1-2 notes like my wife’s SSN and our previous visas. She said she has everything needed and asked if I want to submit any other document. I said I have additional documents like diplomas, transcripts, tax documents, bank statements etc. But, she said she doesn’t need them.
We signed interview section of 485 document and she gave us Interview completed papers and told us she will continue to review our cases and if they need more documents, they will contact us. After 2 hours, I received New card is being produced email notice.
Now, we are waiting for the cards.
Good luck everyone.
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Changing Address
I have been waiting for my I140 approval since April 2018. I am an EB2 applicant (concurrent filing). I moved from Illinois to California. I changed my address as soon as I moved into CA. However, just recently, I needed to move to a different address (still in CA). I am thinking to just use the address of my family friend in INDIANAPOLIS as my permanent address so I will not lose any documents from USCIS. Has anyone done the same before? Is it okay to do that since my work requires me to move every 13 weeks?
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Eb1c India timeline
Appreciate if anyone could answer these based on your experience:
1) if the AOS interview should have been scheduled by now. By when should I expect a notice. My timeline is below
2) I'm currently on L-1A with an expiration of Jun 2020, and EAD/AP till Jan 2021. On traveling outside US , should I use L1A or AP to re-enter. Is there any additional step in AP at the point of entry .
EB1-C India Timeline:
Aug 2017: I-140 filed (Priority Date)
Jan 2018: I-140 approval
Jan 2018: I-485 (AOS) filed for family (me, spouse, and son)
Jan 2018: I-485J filed for me
Jan 2018: EAD filed for me, spouse and AP filed for family
March 2018: EAD /AP received
March 2018: I485 transfer notice (Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction)
Nov 2018: SR raised for Biometrics for me
Nov 2018: Biometrics completed for me
Jan 2019: Revised EAD/AP received for 2 years ending Jan 2021
March 2019: SR raised for wife's Biometrics
April 2019: Biometrics completed for spouse
1) if the AOS interview should have been scheduled by now. By when should I expect a notice. My timeline is below
2) I'm currently on L-1A with an expiration of Jun 2020, and EAD/AP till Jan 2021. On traveling outside US , should I use L1A or AP to re-enter. Is there any additional step in AP at the point of entry .
EB1-C India Timeline:
Aug 2017: I-140 filed (Priority Date)
Jan 2018: I-140 approval
Jan 2018: I-485 (AOS) filed for family (me, spouse, and son)
Jan 2018: I-485J filed for me
Jan 2018: EAD filed for me, spouse and AP filed for family
March 2018: EAD /AP received
March 2018: I485 transfer notice (Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction)
Nov 2018: SR raised for Biometrics for me
Nov 2018: Biometrics completed for me
Jan 2019: Revised EAD/AP received for 2 years ending Jan 2021
March 2019: SR raised for wife's Biometrics
April 2019: Biometrics completed for spouse
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do we need state ID in interview
I read that in the i485 interview, they'll ask for a second form of photo ID (besides passport) such as driver's licnese. I don't have a driver's licence. Do I have to go to get a State ID? Or could I just the EAD as the second form of photo ID?
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Any similar case
My I 140 APPROVED and I 485 status Updated to case was transferred and a new office has jurisdiction This morning this is my timeline Preference.
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Priority date: February 22 2018 row .
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I 140 Approved October 30 2018 I got my AED card on October 18 Please share your thoughts What does it mean that :Case was transferred and a new office Has jurisdiction and How long does it take to get interview Thank you so much for your times and help.. Location: Dallas/Texas
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classification: eb3 .
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Priority date: February 22 2018 row .
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I 140 Approved October 30 2018 I got my AED card on October 18 Please share your thoughts What does it mean that :Case was transferred and a new office Has jurisdiction and How long does it take to get interview Thank you so much for your times and help.. Location: Dallas/Texas
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waiting since the interview in November
Hi,
I am wondering if there is anyone similar to my case. I submitted all docs on May 23, 2018 and had an interview on November 28, 2018 in San Francisco and I was told I would receive the green card around February at the end of the interview (did not get any official document at the interview), and the status still says "ready to schedule an interview". My attorney submitted two SRs, no response yet and she told me that there is nothing else she can do, and that I can try infopass. I tried to book an infopass appointment but it seems they do not accept that in SF any more. Is there anyone in similar situation?
Thank you.
I am wondering if there is anyone similar to my case. I submitted all docs on May 23, 2018 and had an interview on November 28, 2018 in San Francisco and I was told I would receive the green card around February at the end of the interview (did not get any official document at the interview), and the status still says "ready to schedule an interview". My attorney submitted two SRs, no response yet and she told me that there is nothing else she can do, and that I can try infopass. I tried to book an infopass appointment but it seems they do not accept that in SF any more. Is there anyone in similar situation?
Thank you.
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Wait times for GC
Hello All - I am new here i applied for my I-485, I-765 and I-131 in Oct 2018 still did'nt receive EAD, the wait times have been crazy. Tiring being on H1B, my PD is Oct 2014 EB2, India
I have 2 questions
1) It has been 180 days no update on GC/I-485 how many days does it take for the interview to be scheduled and officially get GC?
2) I am with Employer A, waiting to get EAD/GC i got an offer from employer B can i accept that offer and move on to B, he's ready to file the H1B. If i move i know i need to update USCIS but will this cause further delaying to my GC processing?
Thanks in Advance and this forum helps
I have 2 questions
1) It has been 180 days no update on GC/I-485 how many days does it take for the interview to be scheduled and officially get GC?
2) I am with Employer A, waiting to get EAD/GC i got an offer from employer B can i accept that offer and move on to B, he's ready to file the H1B. If i move i know i need to update USCIS but will this cause further delaying to my GC processing?
Thanks in Advance and this forum helps
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Waiting for interview to be scheduled
Hi All,
I filed EB1B in San Jose, CA. PD Sep 2015, I485 application Feb 2018. The last status was case transferred to NBC in Nov 2018. Waiting since for interview to get scheduled. Does anyone know when to expect the interview in San Jose for my case?
Thank you
I filed EB1B in San Jose, CA. PD Sep 2015, I485 application Feb 2018. The last status was case transferred to NBC in Nov 2018. Waiting since for interview to get scheduled. Does anyone know when to expect the interview in San Jose for my case?
Thank you
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Interview Timeline
Hi guys,
This is my timeline. Filing EB-2(ROW) from Santa Ana, CA.
8/2017 : PD
1/2018 : PERM Approved
3/2018 : Filed Concurrently I-140, I-485 to NSC
8/2018 : I-140 Approved after paying for premium processing.
9/2019 : I-765&I-131 filed
11/2018 : Case transferred to NBC. Combo card issued.
3/20/2019 : Interview scheduled for end of April.
Guys who have had their interview,
Does the IO ask for the original I-20s, or copies suffice?
I’ve lost one of my I-20s, ordered it from school. Not sure it will be ready in time.
Thanks,
This is my timeline. Filing EB-2(ROW) from Santa Ana, CA.
8/2017 : PD
1/2018 : PERM Approved
3/2018 : Filed Concurrently I-140, I-485 to NSC
8/2018 : I-140 Approved after paying for premium processing.
9/2019 : I-765&I-131 filed
11/2018 : Case transferred to NBC. Combo card issued.
3/20/2019 : Interview scheduled for end of April.
Guys who have had their interview,
Does the IO ask for the original I-20s, or copies suffice?
I’ve lost one of my I-20s, ordered it from school. Not sure it will be ready in time.
Thanks,
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Interview date
EB1C, rest of world for Chicago office
PD: 7/31/2018
Just received notification that interview is ready to be scheduled (USCIS app notification). Does anyone have insight into the Chicago office timeline from this notification to the interview date?
PD: 7/31/2018
Just received notification that interview is ready to be scheduled (USCIS app notification). Does anyone have insight into the Chicago office timeline from this notification to the interview date?
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