Hi everyone,
This forum has helped me a lot during my journey, so it's time to give back to this community. During this period of my life, I've had so many hopeless days, felt exhausted and tired, but I kept believing and hoping. And finally, I have my card in hand today. For those who are still waiting; I know how hard it is, but it's coming just hang in there.
Here is my timeline:
EB3 - ROW
PD: January 2018
PERM Audit Received: July 2018
Audit Response submitted: August 2018
PERM approved: September 2018
Concurrent Filing I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131 with Premium Processing: October 2018
I-140 approved: November 2018
I-765, I-131 approved and Combo Cards Received: December 2018 (right before Christmas)
I-485 Transferred to the NBC: December 2018
Courtesy Letter Received (medical forms requested): May 2019
Interview was scheduled: May 2019
Interview Date: July 1st, 2019 9 a.m.
*Our interview was okay. There weren't jokes or warm welcomes. We took an oath, IO asked basic questions, asked all the security questions and he cross-questioned us about our marriage. I brought all the documents, copies in different folders, everything. He took what he needed. The atmosphere was intense which made me nervous even though I had nothing to hide or to be afraid of. Anyways, in the end, he said that he'll wait for the background check and review it with his supervisor again and if everything looks good he'll probably approve our case. So, he did not say congratulations, he just said he'll review it again and make a decision. No paper was handed to us. We left the office, our status changed to "Interview was completed and case must be reviewed" immediately after. And it got stuck for 4 months, no update at all.
Our case was retrogressed and we've waited until our dates become current in October 2019 like many of you did. And after 4 months of wait, on November 3rd, we have received our approval letter in the mail. (online status remained same) Next day our status changed to "Card was mailed" and we have received our cards today!
GC in hand: November 9th, 2019.
After 2 years of waiting (actually more like 2.5), it's time to take a deep breathe and plan ahead..
Good luck to everyone!