Adjustment of Status - I-485

Sorry about my long post, my timeline is really strange and frustrating.

09-28-2018 - married to a USC
1/3/2019 - PD (filed i485, i130,i130a, i131, i765)
1/22/2019 - RFE received (on Form i485)- We have a joint sponsor, but they requested for my wife's employment verification letter and pay stub.
2/22/2019 - i765 Biometrics
3/17/2019 - i485 Biometrics
3/28/2019 - RFE response received and acknowledged by USCIC
4/24/2019 - RFIE received (on Form i485), Joint sponsor not suitable because income is not consistent for 3 years and they requested for a new joint sponsor.
//The joint sponsor income is above poverty guideline in the 3 years in question.

5/13/2019 - RFIE response received and acknowledged by USCIC
5/19/2019 - Applied for EAD to be expedited because I have a job offer
5/25/2019 - RFIE received (on Form i130) asked to provide proof of bonafide marriage.

At this point the online case status shows "RFIE was mailed for i485 on 5/22/2019" but we only received RFIE on i130 (the date on the letter is 5/22/2019). But i130 online status remained "we received your case on 1/3/2019".

Because they have different case numbers, out of curiosity I called USCIS to verify if its normal to receive notification on i485 when the actual letter is for i130. The contact center rep found it strange too but concluded it was just a crossover, that the notification was meant to be on i130. The date of the notification matches the date on the letter.

6/13/2019 - RFIE response sent and put to the attention of the name of IO handling the case (this was on the RFE instruction)

Now my i485 online status remain "RFE was mailed for i485 on 5/22/2019" while i130 shows “Your response to RFIE received on 6/13/2019". I expected the error to be corrected after some days but that never happened. I called again after a week to asked why my status still shows "RFE was mailed for form i485". This time the rep I spoke to said it can't be a crossover, that if I get a notification on i485 then it means there's an RFE on the case. Well I never received it, she passed me to a tier 2 agent who also confirmed that there can't be a crossover. Then I asked if he could fax the RFE to me since the deadline has long passed. He put me on a long hold and finally responded that he can't find the content on the RFE notification. In his word "I can see the notification, but the content is empty". He resolved to flag the case with the handler to explain what's going on and he issued me a ticket number for the inquiry. That ticket is yet to be assigned since 24th of June.

Till now no update on the expedited EAD. My job resumption date has been extended twice already and I fear I might lose the job.

It's really sad because a lot of inconsistent information from USCIS reps and they seem not to have enough information about my case. At this point I don't even know if I have a pending RFE or not.

Is it normal to ask for proof of bonafide marriage before EAD is approved?

Btw, here are the lists of what I submitted for proof of bonafide marriage.

• Copy of Request for Evidence Letter.

1. SHARED FINANCES AND OBLIGATIONS
i. Joint Checking Account Statement and transaction activities.
ii. Credit Card Statement & transaction activities with Wife as a card member.
iii. Copy of joint Automobile Insurance since October 2018.
iv. Copies of 2018 Joint Income Tax Return & W2.
v. Joint 2018 IRS Tax Transcripts.
vi. Life insurance with Wife a beneficiary.

2. OUR WEDDING MOMENT WITH FAMILY/FRIENDS/COMMUNITY.
i. Photographs with detailed notes (Wedding photographs).
ii. Photographs with detailed notes (Family with events photographs and Trips taken together).
iii. Copy of our marriage certificate.
iv. Notarized sworn affidavits from some of our family & friends with first-hand knowledge of our relationship.
v. Photocopy of the wedding Invitation card we gave to our friends and family
vi. Copy of signed wedding guest list and best wishes.
vii. Some copies of wedding cards we received from family, friends and well-wishers.

3. RESIDENTIAL EVIDENCE
i. Address verification letter from the apartment assistant general manager
ii. Sworn affidavits from Hubby and Wife.
iii. Current lease document and evidence of same residence.
iv. Copies of samples of mails we received at our address.
v. Copies of Amazon purchases we ordered to our address.
vi. Employment documentation and Work page showing current address.
vii. Copy of Wife’s certificate license showing address.
viii. Copies of some of W2s showing our address.
ix. Scanned copy of our checkbook page showing our address.
x. Copy of ABBRA Invoice/receipt issued to Wife after a car wreck showing address.

4. OTHER DOCUMENTED SHARED DAILY LIFE
i. Pregnancy confirmation letter and ultrasound image report.
ii. Screenshots of Text messages & WhatsApp messages exchanged on social media Platform for both Wife & Hubby.
iii. Evidence of trips together (Air bnb receipt, movie ticket, restaurant receipts, etc.)
iv. Some copies of love note, and cards given to each other and from family members.
v. Employment emergency contact sheet, apartment and student record for both Wife and Hubby.
vi. Screenshot of e-invite from a family friend inviting us (Wife and Hubby) to a get together.
vii. list of NETFLIX movies we watched together.
viii. List of gifts given to each other.
ix. Receipt of lifetime jewelry protection plan for Wife’s diamond wedding ring.

Hello,

Does anybody know if changing the address several times affect your case processing times? Here is mi situation:

We got married on August 16, 2016. I didn't submit my I-485 immediately because I was on F1 visa, so I got OPT.

I-485: case received on June 14, 2018. Miami, FL
Biometrics: July 10, 2018. Miami, FL
Case ready to be scheduled for an interview: July 11, 2018.

EAD combo card: November 7, 2018.

Change of address: three times, in January (to NH), then in March by me, and in May by my Lawyer (both to Boston, MA).

Since then, I have not heard anything from my case. It is going to be one year since the case has been scheduled for an interview and I assumed that it has been moved to Boston because I changed the address and we now live here. However, I am very worried because, as I said, the case's address was changed three times. I don't know if this delays the process or what.

I appreciate any suggestion.

Thanks for reading!

Hi everyone! I've been reading this website throughout my journey (I actually learned more here than from my immigration lawyer haha). And today, after 256 days, I received a notification (through text, email, and my USCIS app), that my card is being mailed! THANK YOU JESUS!

Since you guys have been such a big help with all the knowledge you all shared, I promised myself that I will share my experience so here you go -

PD: 10-29-18
Biometrics: 11-23-18
Request for Initial Evidence: 02-25-19 (they asked for the 2018 tax of my husband and we added a joint sponsor which was my grandma who is a US Citizen)
Received RFE: 05-07-19
Interview Ready to be Scheduled: 05-15-19
Interview Scheduled: 05-17-19
Interview Day: 06-27-19
Ordered Green Card: 06-28-19
Card is Being Mailed: 07-05-19 (a week after they ordered it)

I came here on a J1 and overstayed because I fell in love. I was out of status for 2 years until today so I was so scared that my case is more complicated than others that's why we decided to be on the safe side and hired a lawyer. I worked the whole time but I didn't have any problem regarding that during the whole process. We got engaged on our 1st anniversary as a couple then got married at the city hall 5 months after.

So let's skip the boring part and fast forward to our interview day. My husband and I had a little practice the day before with the lawyer and she said there shouldn't be any problem during the interview proper because she proved, the way we answered, that our marriage is bonafide. Our interview is at 8:15 AM but we were called in at 10:30 AM. DREADFUL WAIT I TELL YOU! So the lady called us and we all went to her cubicle. She didn't introduce herself or even greeted us, IT MADE ME AND MY HUSBAND SO NERVOUS! So she just asked for the documents that we brought and I gave her everything. She asked me first, and she asked me right there and then as if she was really trying to catch me off-guard. She asked me when my husband's birthday is, where we met, how much he earns, highest education attainment, have I met his siblings and what are their names, if he ever had kids, etc etc. I actually didn't know how much my husband earns exactly (millennial couple lol) so I just said an estimate and she was like "what kind of wife does not know how much the husband earns" then I just didn't say anything. NOTE: the more you try to explain too much, the more doubtful you will look because it seems like you are trying too hard to prove something. They want to see real marriage, and real always shows. Just answer whatever they ask you period. But that's just me! So after she was asking me she asked my husband and she kept repeating the wrong birthdays to see if my husband really knows when it is. She even told him "so are we just guessing here?" my husband said "no ma'am, I'm just really nervous" and they both laughed. She asked him how much I earn and he also just gave him an estimate. See, if you say EXACTLY how much, it looks too practiced :/ again, that's just me. She looked at my I-94 and asked me if I am subject to the 2-year residency because of my J1, I said no. She was like "are you sure?" I said yes I am. She asked how am I sure, I was puzzled but I answered "Because I read my I-94". She laughed and said "somebody did her homework!". So in the end she got a little bit kinder to us and walked us out. Our interview lasted only about 10 minutes.

Just a tip, study everything before your interview. I read all the application form that we sent to USCIS the night before and my lawyer checked NO on the box that asked if I worked undocumented during my stay. My IO asked me about that and I said yes I have and my lawyer just made a mistake. She changed it with her pen.

My husband is a pilot and is based in Washington DC but he put all his address here in New York, we filed taxes jointly for 2018, we shared leases, we have a debit and credit card together, I am on his life benefit, I put him as the beneficiary for my savings account, we brought lots and lots of emails with the hotel/airbnb bookings of our travels, we had the receipts for the buses and plane tickets, we had screenshots of our first conversation, we provided Venmo statements because he would send me the money for rent there, and we had lots and lots of pictures. My husband's state ID is not even New York State and we thought it was gonna be a big problem but good thing it was never brought up in the interview because my husband didn't hand it to her because she didn't ask for it (only give them what they ask for).

This whole process was so dreadful - I had sleepless nights and I would cry because of frustration. I totally understand most of the people here. Sometimes I felt like losing hope and giving up especially during the time when we didn't hear anything from USICS but I kept praying and praying. God will provide if you believe. It's gonna be our 1st wedding anniversary this month so we can finally fly somewhere! So for everyone who just started, in the middle of processing, or receiving their green card just like me - YOU ARE MEANT TO BE HERE SO DON'T GIVE UP! :)

 - Queens field office

Hi ,Baltimore and September fillers.my interview April 24th 2019.it went well.was given 120days papers .8th of last month received RFE saying before we could make a finally decision in your case show that my previous marriage legally ended which i send the next day.still now no update on any 130,485.still on interview was schedule and case received,filed together with my work permit but it was rejected because it improperly filed.my lawyer didn't add my address to the ead form .so I have to refile in 1st March 19.till date nothing.any body in same booth with me .I call the USCIS the lady on the line not too nice telling me it they still on 2017.is that the background check. I don't know and don't understand.any input or advice please share.much appreciated .what is really going on?

Hi so this was posted previously, but now I want to update and hopefully get more input. I received my green card in February and everything was good. But on July 3, my online status went from case approved to “your case is ready to be schedule for an interview for adjust status....” I called uscis today and they said it’s a known issue, but I am still concerned l, for obvious reasons “trump”. The uscis representative also said that if I already got my green card I should be ok. She said she has gotten a lot of calls about the same issue. Has anyone had the same issue? And haemve you Called USCIS, if so please share your experience on what they say please. Thank you.

Hello everybody,

On February 12th, 2019, we received a status update on the USCIS page saying our I485 was ready for the interview to be scheduled. I have not yet received such appointment.

Is it usual for it to take this long? Anybody has any insights?

The Center processing it is the California one.

helo

my f4 categary case in is new delhi embassy india pending for interview.
suddenly my father was sick nd i moved to u s a to my father after got b1 b2 visa .
after my health i decided to submitt i 485 .
package recicved by uscis on 20 may 2019.
fingerprint fees recived on 23 may 2019

no updation still.

so how long it will take for updation or interview.

my case process will b on fortsmith centre.

pls help

Hello everyone,

I’m a silent reader, but yet active at times.
I’m a tad bit confused, and need your help with this information.
I am or was a DACA recipient and my EAD expired June 6, 2019. So I’ve been out from work since then.

My husband of 3 years since 3/18 is filing for me. Long story short, the person that helped us prepare our paperwork; said she sent the paperwork off two weeks ago.

How long does it normally take for you to receive a receipt saying/stating they received your paperwork?
Because when I apply for my work permit and deferred Action, I would send it off (let’s say Monday of last week) and by sometime this week I would get a receipt notice of them receiving the packaging.

Is adjustment of status department different? Do they take this long to send a receipt of notification?

Thank you for time!

Interview was 6/27/19
I-130 approval notice in mail 7/1/19
7/5/19 RFE for I-485
Day of interview we forget to give medical form I-693 . We didn’t realize until we got home and looked in our folder
 On the letter recieved today it says to appear on aug 2, 2019 to local field office between 8am & 12pm

Also it says family based : only the beneficiary needs to appear .
Does that mean I shouldn’t accompany my husband ?

How long after will they confirm the documents and approve the case , will this take a while .
The form had our interview IO name on the form

I attended my interview in 3rd week of June in Atlanta office. Our interview was just for 15 mins and the interviewer said he already reviewed our profile and he is going to approve it within the same week. Its been almost 3 weeks and still no update on the profile. Has this happened to anyone before?