March 2018 filers: let's share our experience!!

[NADUS]

So ... I got approved without the interview! I'm soo happy right now as this was unexpected! I hope you guys get yours ASAP! I learned so much from you, specially from USCFFS! Many thanks!!! I constantly talk about USCIS and give personal advises haha!

Be pacient. Suerte a todos!

Congrats !!!!

[ppsmp2002]

Approved

So ... I got approved without the interview! I'm soo happy right now as this was unexpected! I hope you guys get yours ASAP! I learned so much from you, specially from USCFFS! Many thanks!!! I constantly talk about USCIS and give personal advises haha!

Be pacient. Suerte a todos!

[B_Andie]

same here!

Hi!
I am based in Seattle as well. PD date is 3/25 and my case has been as "ready for interview" since 4/18.
So far I have not heard anything..I expect to get the interview by mid 2019 though.

Hello everyone,

Can anyone from the March 2018 filers share if their I-485 case status has changed from "Case is Ready to be Scheduled for an Interview" and when did your case status change?

Much appreciate it.

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

Update recieved ead and travel document and approved i130 i485 interview ready to be scheduled still chicago office., the wait tension is unbearable 😐😐

Tell me about it. SF FO takes 16-30sh months now. So frustrating.

[Phanidhar Rayavarapu]

April 26th filed petition
May 15 biometrics
June 15 interview ready to be scheduled
Aug 8th Ead being printed
Chicago office

Update recieved ead and travel document and approved i130 i485 interview ready to be scheduled still chicago office., the wait tension is unbearable 😐😐

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Many have found this thread very useful in preparing their evidence of bona fide marriage for their initial AOS filing and their subsequent interview. https://www.immihelp.com/forum/showt...124#post591124

[gaps0214]

Happy Holidays to Everyone and May the New Year Bring Us All Some Good News!



Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

[gaps0214]

Using those two programs will definitely be faster than printing screenshots. HOWEVER, it will still take time. Plan accordingly. Also make sure that you are backing up your messages. Phones break, get wet/ stolen/ lost, etc.

Yes it is still quite a task printing out over a year's worth of SMS messages on the iMazing program. Thank you for being such a huge help to many around the thread.
I see someone from Houston just got her GC approved after waiting for close to 2 years, congratulations! I hope the wait won't be that long in Seattle but never mind we can wait.
Cheers!

Married to USC, on C9 AOS, same-sex marriage, Seattle, WA
PD: March 22, 2018
RD: April 6, 2018
Biometrics: April 27, 2018
RFE: June 11, 2018
RFE Resolved: June 21, 2018
Requested expedite through ROC: Negative outcome
July 9, 2018: I-485 Status Changed to Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview
August 15, 2018: EAD/AP Approval Notice Received by Email
August 22, 2018: SS Card in Hand
August 31, 2018: EAD/AP Combo Card in Hand
September 1, 2018: Used EAD/AP Combo Card to apply for Canadian Visitors Visa
September 3, 2018: Canadian TRV approved
October 24, 2018: Travelled outside of US for medical purpose
November 4, 2018: Crossed into US border from Canada using EAD/AP Combo Card, Parole Approved

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Hi guys, so just a quick update that our case just got approved, hoorayyy. We just literally got the text message that our case got new update and I was so nervous go online to check, like I was shaking and didnt even want to cuz I was scared of the decision lmao (silly ikr). But yes, turned out it said "case was approved" we're like beyond happy after almost 2 months of waiting since the interview date (10/12). I'm extremely grateful for being able to go through this faster in Houston field. Just want to share with y'all about this awesome news and I hope everyone in this journey will be as smooth as possible. Stay patient and things will be alright !!!!!
P.s: A big thank to UScitizenFilingforspouse for your great help and response !!!! We didn't get to the infopass appointment tho since it's too hard to get one available day .

Congratulations! There is no way to know why yours was waster. For a point of reference, this user from Houston, TX filed 03-27-17 and had her interview in 11-2018. https://www.immihelp.com/forum/showt...021#post583021

Take it and run. Make sure you continue gathering evidence. Removal of conditions is next. Please make sure you read through the instructions of the I-751. The evidence starts since the date of your marriage. Bookmark this page. This is what a winning I-751 looks like. https://www.immihelp.com/forum/showt...346#post582346

[kstew]

Hi guys, so just a quick update that our case just got approved, hoorayyy. We just literally got the text message that our case got new update and I was so nervous go online to check, like I was shaking and didnt even want to cuz I was scared of the decision lmao (silly ikr). But yes, turned out it said "case was approved" we're like beyond happy after almost 2 months of waiting since the interview date (10/12). I'm extremely grateful for being able to go through this faster in Houston field. Just want to share with y'all about this awesome news and I hope everyone in this journey will be as smooth as possible. Stay patient and things will be alright !!!!!
P.s: A big thank to UScitizenFilingforspouse for your great help and response !!!! We didn't get to the infopass appointment tho since it's too hard to get one available day .

[WaitedLongEnough]

Using those two programs will definitely be faster than printing screenshots. HOWEVER, it will still take time. Plan accordingly. Also make sure that you are backing up your messages. Phones break, get wet/ stolen/ lost, etc.

Hey , I pay apple $2.99 monthly for 200GB so I am pretty secure.
I don’t play with my back ups

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

I found iexplorer for 5$. Is that the right app?
Though I couldnt find the iMazing on the app store.
Was thinking of printing all of my husband and I’s text messages since 2013.

This is the one I used. macroplant
It's not an app. It is an iphone manager. You use it through your computer.

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

If you are printing screenshots of SMS, that will just take too long. Look into iExplorer or iMazing. You can download the text messages and select which ones etc. It will save you a lot of time.

I found iexplorer for 5$. Is that the right app?
Though I couldnt find the iMazing on the app store.
Was thinking of printing all of my husband and I’s text messages since 2013.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Somewhere In my lazy mind I still haven’t done this yet! I am here thinking my interview won’t be until mid / late next year

Using those two programs will definitely be faster than printing screenshots. HOWEVER, it will still take time. Plan accordingly. Also make sure that you are backing up your messages. Phones break, get wet/ stolen/ lost, etc.

[WaitedLongEnough]

If you are printing screenshots of SMS, that will just take too long. Look into iExplorer or iMazing. You can download the text messages and select which ones etc. It will save you a lot of time.

Somewhere In my lazy mind I still haven’t done this yet! I am here thinking my interview won’t be until mid / late next year