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Adjustment of Status - I-485
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MY EXPERIENCE SO FAR...
Hello all,
This is to thank everybody in this Community for sharing your experiences and knowledge with me in this journey. Through this forum, I managed to gather the right documents for my interview. I even got an idea on how to dress for that very important day. I once booked an appointment with a Surgeon, to pay over $1000 for my medical. As I was on my way to see this Surgeon, I read from one member of this Community about another Surgeon in my location who charges $370 for the same medicals. I went to this suggested Surgeon and everything went well. In short, through this Community, I saved roughly $700. During those “difficult periods”, I always read the stories and experiences shared here and took great inspiration from all. I really thank you all mates.
I went to my appointment on Tuesday and by the grace of God, I was approved the same day.
I share below my timeline for your encouragement:
PD: October 7, 2019
NOA: October 14, 2019
Fingerprint: November 6, 2019
RFIE: November 26, 2019 (RFIE was for long computer-generated birth cert and another sponsor)
Respond to RFIE: December 16, 2019
RFIE receipt acknowledged: December 20, 2019
Ready to be schedule for interview: January 3, 2020
Interview Scheduled: January 7, 2020
Interview Date: February 11, 2020
New Card being produced: February 11, 2020
Case Approved for 485 and 130: February 12, 2020
Card Mailed: February 13, 2020
No EAD. To the glory of God, I am now waiting for my Card.
My interview experience:
We were scheduled for the interview at 8.15am. We got to the checkpoint at 8.15am (unfortunately). We told ourselves that there was no need to panic, so far as we were at the facility. Check point and other reception formalities went smoothly and fast. By 8.30am, we were sitting at the waiting lounge with others waiting to be called.
Within 5 minutes, the lady called us. She asked that my wife a USC comes in first. We went with our 4-month baby so my wife went to the interview room with him. After about 20 mins later, I was called in.
The questions were very basic questions about our marriage and family. They centered around important dates, names of people and very basic questions. Questions every marriage couple should be able to answer about his/ her marriage and family. There were the Yes/ No questions too. I spent roughly 10-15 minutes and then it was over.
On our way back home, my wife told me we had almost all the questions rightly answered. Hours later… I read that very important message “CARD BEING PRODUCED”.
Joint documents presented:
1. Joint Bank Statement (less than one month old)
2. Hotel receipts bearing our names
3. Pictures…loads of pictures (The interviewer retained about 30 of our pictures)
4. Other necessary documents to prove bona-fide union.
My background:
I overstayed by B1/B2 visa for four months before marrying my wife. Our marriage is 6 months old. We did a Court wedding with very few friends and family around (less than 10). Throughout this “difficult” months, I spent my time playing PS4/FIFA and learning how to blog. I grew desperate of waiting but my wife has been very supportive, and I never lose my faith in God.
My advice to all:
Please gather all required documents you can and have them all. Nothing is too much. Properly arrange them all in a folder if possible and let the petitioner be part of all that. Even if you gather the documents alone, let the petitioner go through everything for him or her to be familiar with everything.
After everything, like I read here some weeks ago: PRAY and RELAX. I insist, pray and relax. Regardless of how well you prepare, know that you can only be successful if you commit everything into God’s hands. I didn’t have the best evidences… I am not that intelligent nor eloquent, God showed me mercy… and he can do it for you too.
My background:
I overstayed by B1/B2 visa for four months before marrying my wife. Our marriage is 6 months old. We did a Court wedding with very few friends and family around (less than 10).
I wish you well on this journey and I pray you get your heart desires in Jesus’ name.
I am available for any questions. Cheers.
This is to thank everybody in this Community for sharing your experiences and knowledge with me in this journey. Through this forum, I managed to gather the right documents for my interview. I even got an idea on how to dress for that very important day. I once booked an appointment with a Surgeon, to pay over $1000 for my medical. As I was on my way to see this Surgeon, I read from one member of this Community about another Surgeon in my location who charges $370 for the same medicals. I went to this suggested Surgeon and everything went well. In short, through this Community, I saved roughly $700. During those “difficult periods”, I always read the stories and experiences shared here and took great inspiration from all. I really thank you all mates.
I went to my appointment on Tuesday and by the grace of God, I was approved the same day.
I share below my timeline for your encouragement:
PD: October 7, 2019
NOA: October 14, 2019
Fingerprint: November 6, 2019
RFIE: November 26, 2019 (RFIE was for long computer-generated birth cert and another sponsor)
Respond to RFIE: December 16, 2019
RFIE receipt acknowledged: December 20, 2019
Ready to be schedule for interview: January 3, 2020
Interview Scheduled: January 7, 2020
Interview Date: February 11, 2020
New Card being produced: February 11, 2020
Case Approved for 485 and 130: February 12, 2020
Card Mailed: February 13, 2020
No EAD. To the glory of God, I am now waiting for my Card.
My interview experience:
We were scheduled for the interview at 8.15am. We got to the checkpoint at 8.15am (unfortunately). We told ourselves that there was no need to panic, so far as we were at the facility. Check point and other reception formalities went smoothly and fast. By 8.30am, we were sitting at the waiting lounge with others waiting to be called.
Within 5 minutes, the lady called us. She asked that my wife a USC comes in first. We went with our 4-month baby so my wife went to the interview room with him. After about 20 mins later, I was called in.
The questions were very basic questions about our marriage and family. They centered around important dates, names of people and very basic questions. Questions every marriage couple should be able to answer about his/ her marriage and family. There were the Yes/ No questions too. I spent roughly 10-15 minutes and then it was over.
On our way back home, my wife told me we had almost all the questions rightly answered. Hours later… I read that very important message “CARD BEING PRODUCED”.
Joint documents presented:
1. Joint Bank Statement (less than one month old)
2. Hotel receipts bearing our names
3. Pictures…loads of pictures (The interviewer retained about 30 of our pictures)
4. Other necessary documents to prove bona-fide union.
My background:
I overstayed by B1/B2 visa for four months before marrying my wife. Our marriage is 6 months old. We did a Court wedding with very few friends and family around (less than 10). Throughout this “difficult” months, I spent my time playing PS4/FIFA and learning how to blog. I grew desperate of waiting but my wife has been very supportive, and I never lose my faith in God.
My advice to all:
Please gather all required documents you can and have them all. Nothing is too much. Properly arrange them all in a folder if possible and let the petitioner be part of all that. Even if you gather the documents alone, let the petitioner go through everything for him or her to be familiar with everything.
After everything, like I read here some weeks ago: PRAY and RELAX. I insist, pray and relax. Regardless of how well you prepare, know that you can only be successful if you commit everything into God’s hands. I didn’t have the best evidences… I am not that intelligent nor eloquent, God showed me mercy… and he can do it for you too.
My background:
I overstayed by B1/B2 visa for four months before marrying my wife. Our marriage is 6 months old. We did a Court wedding with very few friends and family around (less than 10).
I wish you well on this journey and I pray you get your heart desires in Jesus’ name.
I am available for any questions. Cheers.
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