DC/NOVA Filer concurrently 485/131 for spouse
No SRs, No RFEs, No congressman. Just lots of patience.
Our Timeline:
Day P1 11/18/2016 – mailed the application.
Day P3 11/20/2016 – delivered application to Chicago.
National Benefits Center (also known as MSC)
Day 1 11/21/2017 - PD (Priority Date) date of I-130 properly filed
Day 17 12/7/2016 – checks cashed.
Day 18-19 12/8-9/2016 – text/email notification that your application has been received.
Day 24 12/14/2016 – NOA received I-797C for I-485, I-131, I-765 and I-797C for I-130 mail notification.
Day 29 12/19/2016– received biometrics appointment notification. Mark your calendar to attend.
Day 40 12/30/2016 – do the biometrics appointment. Scheduled Day 47 1/3/2017 but completed Day 43.
Day 61 1/20/2017 Online status change-We are ready to schedule your I-485 form for an interview. We will schedule your interview and send you a notice.
Day 93 2/21/2017 Online status change-Approved your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. We will mail your approval notice.//Approved your Form I-131 (Advance Parole), Application For USCIS Travel Document. We will mail your approval notice.
Day 95 2/23/2017 Online status change- We mailed your new card for (I-765), to the address you gave us. If you do not receive your card by March 25, 2017 please go to
www.uscis.gov/e-request to request that we send your new card to you.
Day 96 2/24/2017 Received Approval letters in the mail for I-765 and I-131.
I-765 Letter: Approved application. EAD card will be mailed (separately) with 512 endorsement for AP
I-131 Letter: Travel document will be mailed (separately).
Day 99 2/27/2017 Received EADw/AP in mail.
Field Office: Washington DC
Day 232 7/10/17 – interview appointment notification text message: Appt scheduled 7/7 for 8/9. (online status change: On July 7, 2017, we scheduled you for your interview and mailed you an interview notice for Receipt Number MSC **** **** **. Your interview is on August 9, 2017. )
Day 262 8/9/2017 – the interview
Finally! Thanks for the updates on this forum. Will follow-up after Interview.