Adjustment of Status - I-485

Hello everyone! Hope all is well with you. I just wanted to take some time to thank you all for your insights about your experiences throughout this arduous process. I know it can be taxing at times. Hang in there and remember that every case is different.
 
Here is my timeline (Married to an U.S. Citizen)
Filed with the Local Office of Philadelphia

1- My PD was December 2017 (Filed I-485, I-130, I-765, and I-693 concurrently). Got receipts from USCIS three weeks after filing.
2- January 2018: I got my fingerprints
3- March 2018: my case was ready for interview
4- April 2018: got my working permit (EAD)
5- December 2018: I got my interview notice
6- January 2019: I had my interview at the Philadelphia office. The case was approved a week after the interview. I got my green card in the mail three days after receiving the approval notices for I-485 and I-130 in the mail.

In total, my process took approximately 13 months. Mind you that some people have gotten their green card in 6 months, hence every case is different.

The interview was laid-back. The waiting room was crowded, and we got there 30 minutes prior to our interview time; however, we ended up waiting approximately 2 more hours before being called in for our interview. The officer was nice and straightforward. Due to the large amount of people waiting, we could tell she wanted to make our interview go as fast as possible. We were in the interview for about 45 minutes. We got sworn in and then she began asking us basic questions such as where we met, how we met, etc. She was making jokes while asking the questions. You have nothing to fear, as long as your marriage is legitimate, and you are overly prepared. We were commended on our organization. We brought 2 1 ½” binders filled with documents and a photo album with almost 400 pictures. It made it easy for us to locate what she was asking for. Also, be sure to make copies of your original documents. The officer asked my wife questions from the I-130 and then she asked me questions from the I-485 and all the yes and no questions as well. At the end of the interview, she told us that we would hear from them within 4 to 8 weeks. The case was never updated online until I received the approval notices in the mail. People here say that they get approved on the spot, but we never got a verbal confirmation. All in all, we felt that our interview went really well. Once again, if your marriage is bona fide, you have nothing to worry about. Just because you don’t hear from immigration right away, doesn’t mean your case didn’t get approved. I never felt out of status and yet my case took 13 months.

Thank you all so much for being my support this last year. It has been stressful at times, but seeing your experiences really motivated me. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. God speed!