February 2018 submission- i-130, i-485, i-765 - concurrent filing

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Hey guys,

I had my interview last week, and I just got a notification that the interview for the form I-130 was completed and that my case needs to be reviewed. Is that a good or bad thing? No update about the I-485 yet. I have a feeling that this is not a good sign. Any thoughts about this?

Have you called the automated line? All accounts update independent of each other. Each one of my accounts says something different.
I do not think that is bad sign. If it's a sign of anything, that's the ISO saying "it's in my hands. I am reviewing yours now". He/she did not have to update the I-130. The ISO could have just waited to update both.
It was 3pm when you got the notification. Today, the office closed at noon. So it's a wonder your ISO was even there. Here are the hours for the chicago field office.

USCIS Chicago Field Office
Monday 7:30AM?3:30PM
Tuesday 7:30AM?3:30PM
Wednesday7:30AM?12PM
Thursday 7:30AM?3:30PM
Friday Closed

I think the ISO opened your file. Updated the fact that the interview had taken place, and had to go home. Had to enter a status; because otherwise the system won't let the ISO back out of the case. That's the way most systems think. Your case is probably the last one the ISO looked at today, and is at the top of the pile now.
Unless there is something you did not share, I did not see any red flags with your case. I would have told you.
Regarding your EAD, if your case is not approved on the spot and some major further review is needed, then ISOs typically approve the EAD/AP at the end of the interview. That's never a good sign. So the fact that the ISO did not offer that, is a GREAT sign.
Check your mail.

[cali2018]

No, they really need to not issue interim benefits in marriage AOS cases. It's been done before. Green cards were issued within 90 days. google DORA District Office Rapid Adjudication. You'll see.

Totally agree, majority of those people whining are F1 or some OPT visa who are trying to rush jumping hoops. They are not renewing anything. The true EAD has 6 months auto renewal. They should renew their old EAD under previous than do AOS. Or just wait the full time like rest of us.

Also anyone trying to force a expedite/renewal before “ready to schedule stage, background check done”. Is really pushing hard these days based on how backlogged and bitter USCIS is. The calling daily or hope for 45day ead/ap days seem well gone.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

They should make EAD valid for 2 years since their processing time for renewals are so slow at the moment. I have seen applicants complain about renewing EADs.

No, they really need to not issue interim benefits in marriage AOS cases. It's been done before. Green cards were issued within 90 days. google DORA District Office Rapid Adjudication. You'll see.

[cuttlefish77]

Great great news here congrats to you on the path!!!!!!! How was it for you (interview)

Thank you!
Our interview was very interesting. So both my husband and I are very chill people and we weren't so anxious for it beforehand.
Our Field Office is huge and we were told there were close to 50 officers working there. Most officers looked very friendly and personable....
Until we met ours. We got the vibe that he's just an extremely serious person. We got all the regular questions..how we met, where we met blah blah.. the officer just kept asking "and then what happened?" We went through our entire 3 year dating timeline, and showed officer some pictures. He took our affidavits and holiday cards from family&friends, and some updated bills.
In the very end the very serious officer cracked a joke so we got a pretty good feeling. The interview was a lot longer than I thought it'd be(~30 minutes)

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Congratulations!! Which field office handled your case?

Wahington DC

[jeinhorn2]

Expediting I-765

Was wondering if anyone could share their experience/timeline with regard to filing I-765 concurrently with I-130 and I-485 (family based green card petition). Did expediting your case help in anyway?

[MissTz1982]

Hey guys,

I had my interview last week, and I just got a notification that the interview for the form I-130 was completed and that my case needs to be reviewed. Is that a good or bad thing? No update about the I-485 yet. I have a feeling that this is not a good sign. Any thoughts about this?

So were you adjusting status based on marriage? What was the interview for? If it?s a marriage based then that?s normal. Some couples do not get approved on the spot. There could be a number of reasons.
They need to do more background check
They need to verify the documents you presented at the time of interview
Or the interviewer is new and has to check with their supervisor for approval.

[kaylip]

Hi all,

I had my interview on May 14 and the officer told me that we would get an answer about our case on Friday, May 18th but we have not heard anything. I have not received my EAD card either. My problem is that my OPT expires June 14th and I will most definitely lose my job. Can anyone advise me on what I can do? I have tried expediting my EAD card with no success. And I have also tried raising an SR about it but have not gotten a response. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help.

Do an infopass

[newgradgirl]

I-130 is being reviewed

Hey guys,

I had my interview last week, and I just got a notification that the interview for the form I-130 was completed and that my case needs to be reviewed. Is that a good or bad thing? No update about the I-485 yet. I have a feeling that this is not a good sign. Any thoughts about this?

[MissTz1982]

They're valid for 1 year

They should make EAD valid for 2 years since their processing time for renewals are so slow at the moment. I have seen applicants complain about renewing EADs.

[MicaAshani]

How long is your EAD valid for? You are the one that had to expedite it right due to job offer right? Congratulations on starting your new job. I hope it will be the same for me too. Tired of sitting at home. 😩

Thank you !!!! Definitely a blessing in disguise. Trust me I know the feeling. I did have it expedited and I'm happy it was approved especially if it's taking this long to get an interview scheduled. I'm working at a convenient store. After working here 2 days they offered me an assistant manager position they I gladly accepted. Things are really looking up for me and I hope for the same for you!

[MissTz1982]

Did you file I-130 concurrently with I-485? Do you know your case went through the National Benefit Center?

Yes I did file concurrently and my case did go through National Benefits Center.

[newgradgirl]

Hi all,

I had my interview on May 14 and the officer told me that we would get an answer about our case on Friday, May 18th but we have not heard anything. I have not received my EAD card either. My problem is that my OPT expires June 14th and I will most definitely lose my job. Can anyone advise me on what I can do? I have tried expediting my EAD card with no success. And I have also tried raising an SR about it but have not gotten a response. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help.

[jeinhorn2]

I-485 Status

Mine is marriage based AOS filing from ATlanta.

PD date 2/22/2018
On 4/18 status changed for i485 to a blank page. Called Uscis and has to speak with level 2 officer the next day who told me my current status is ?case is ready to be scheduled for interview?. Status for i765 is still at ?fingerprints received and case is being processed?. I?m 90 days in bow.

Call USCIS back and ask to speak to level 2 officer. They tend to have more info than level 1 officer.

Did you file I-130 concurrently with I-485? Do you know your case went through the National Benefit Center?

[kaylip]

How long is your EAD valid for? You are the one that had to expedite it right due to job offer right? Congratulations on starting your new job. I hope it will be the same for me too. Tired of sitting at home. 😩

They're valid for 1 year

[jeinhorn2]

More info on Boston case

Hello,

I?m from Boston too. My PD is 2/28/2018. Biometric is 3/27/2018. My 485 status changed to ? we are ready to schedule an interview for you?.

@aria347509: I'm coffee fish's aforementioned husband. Can you please share more details? Were you filing concurrently? Did you also file I-765 and if so did you receive your EAD card?

Thanks
J