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

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

Hi,

Sorry it's been a hectic week.

We arrived for our 9am interview at 8:20am as we figured we'd need extra time to get through security. We needn't have bothered as we were the only one's going through at that time. We signed in and waited for my name to be called.

8:55am we were called and my husband and I followed our interviewer into his office. He asked me my husbands full name and DOB and then he asked my husband the same thing. Then he asked us how we met, where we spent our vacations and if we had any other additional evidence to prove our relationship. I gave him our cell phone bills for the last 6 months, copies of a photo album, and pages of text messages, cell phone calls and messenger (which he barely glanced at). He also asked us random questions from the application like if I'd ever been denied entrance to the US (I said no).

After that he started telling us that we needed to submit to remove the conditions 90 days before expiration, to keep collecting further evidence of an ongoing relationship and to be expecting mail from USCIS. My husband and I were a little confused as we'd only been in the room for about 10 minutes. So I asked him "what kind of mail?" and he said "your green card". He finished hole punching everything, we thanked him and walked out. 15 minutes max. It wasn't until we were waiting by the elevator to leave that my husband looked at me and said "so what does that mean?". It was rather adorable the look on his face when I told him we did it.

USCIS sent me text updates that day to say that my card was being produced that day. It was sent out Friday and arrived this morning (Monday 15th July) along with my social security card.

Congratulations! So happy for you!
I’m still waiting for my interview date. I just can’t wait to be done with this.
Goodluck to everybody who are are still waiting.

[gaps0214]

Hi,

Sorry it's been a hectic week.

We arrived for our 9am interview at 8:20am as we figured we'd need extra time to get through security. We needn't have bothered as we were the only one's going through at that time. We signed in and waited for my name to be called.

8:55am we were called and my husband and I followed our interviewer into his office. He asked me my husbands full name and DOB and then he asked my husband the same thing. Then he asked us how we met, where we spent our vacations and if we had any other additional evidence to prove our relationship. I gave him our cell phone bills for the last 6 months, copies of a photo album, and pages of text messages, cell phone calls and messenger (which he barely glanced at). He also asked us random questions from the application like if I'd ever been denied entrance to the US (I said no).

After that he started telling us that we needed to submit to remove the conditions 90 days before expiration, to keep collecting further evidence of an ongoing relationship and to be expecting mail from USCIS. My husband and I were a little confused as we'd only been in the room for about 10 minutes. So I asked him "what kind of mail?" and he said "your green card". He finished hole punching everything, we thanked him and walked out. 15 minutes max. It wasn't until we were waiting by the elevator to leave that my husband looked at me and said "so what does that mean?". It was rather adorable the look on his face when I told him we did it.

USCIS sent me text updates that day to say that my card was being produced that day. It was sent out Friday and arrived this morning (Monday 15th July) along with my social security card.

Melbell BIG CONGRATULATIONS!
I can only wish for the same interview situation when our turn comes.
And thank you for writing in again, much appreciate it.
Cheers.

[Melbell]

Bumping up the March 2018 Filers thread Melbell please share how your interview went when you have the time, thank you.
Cheers.

Hi,

Sorry it's been a hectic week.

We arrived for our 9am interview at 8:20am as we figured we'd need extra time to get through security. We needn't have bothered as we were the only one's going through at that time. We signed in and waited for my name to be called.

8:55am we were called and my husband and I followed our interviewer into his office. He asked me my husbands full name and DOB and then he asked my husband the same thing. Then he asked us how we met, where we spent our vacations and if we had any other additional evidence to prove our relationship. I gave him our cell phone bills for the last 6 months, copies of a photo album, and pages of text messages, cell phone calls and messenger (which he barely glanced at). He also asked us random questions from the application like if I'd ever been denied entrance to the US (I said no).

After that he started telling us that we needed to submit to remove the conditions 90 days before expiration, to keep collecting further evidence of an ongoing relationship and to be expecting mail from USCIS. My husband and I were a little confused as we'd only been in the room for about 10 minutes. So I asked him "what kind of mail?" and he said "your green card". He finished hole punching everything, we thanked him and walked out. 15 minutes max. It wasn't until we were waiting by the elevator to leave that my husband looked at me and said "so what does that mean?". It was rather adorable the look on his face when I told him we did it.

USCIS sent me text updates that day to say that my card was being produced that day. It was sent out Friday and arrived this morning (Monday 15th July) along with my social security card.

[gaps0214]

Bumping up the March 2018 Filers thread Melbell please share how your interview went when you have the time, thank you.
Cheers.

[gaps0214]

Married to a USC and our office is in Denver. We have our interview THIS Tuesday July 9th!! We filled in March.

Hello, how did the interview go?
Will appreciate reading about it.
Cheers

[gaps0214]

Married to a USC and our office is in Denver. We have our interview THIS Tuesday July 9th!! We filled in March.

Congratulations! Good luck in the interview.

Cheers

[Melbell]

Married to a USC and our office is in Denver. We have our interview THIS Tuesday July 9th!! We filled in March.

[AngelaPhelan]

Thank you.
Were you on AOS c9 (family based adjustment)?
Keep us updated on your GC when you get it.

Cheers

Yes, married to US citizen. Thank you! Hope everybody here will get their interview and GC soon! We've been waiting long enough!

[gaps0214]

Atlanta field office here, Got 2 RFEs throughout the process. Finally card is being produced today!


Timeline Below:

3/2/2018 - Sent out everything
3/12/2018 - Got receipts for everything
April 2018 - Fingerprint appointment
July 2018 - RFE from Chicago for i-864
July 2018 - RFE response sent to Chicago
August 2018 - Case ready to be scheduled for interview
9/11/2018 - EAD combo card received
1/18/2019 - Interview was scheduled
2/26/2019 - Interview
2/26/2019 - Got RFE for Birth certificate notarial at Interview
2/26/2019 - i-130 approved
3/21/2019 - RFE response sent to field office
7/3/2019 - Card is being produced

Thank you.
Were you on AOS c9 (family based adjustment)?
Keep us updated on your GC when you get it.

Cheers

[AngelaPhelan]

Atlanta field office here, Got 2 RFEs throughout the process. Finally card is being produced today!


Timeline Below:

3/2/2018 - Sent out everything
3/12/2018 - Got receipts for everything
April 2018 - Fingerprint appointment
July 2018 - RFE from Chicago for i-864
July 2018 - RFE response sent to Chicago
August 2018 - Case ready to be scheduled for interview
9/11/2018 - EAD combo card received
1/18/2019 - Interview was scheduled
2/26/2019 - Interview
2/26/2019 - Got RFE for Birth certificate notarial at Interview
2/26/2019 - i-130 approved
3/21/2019 - RFE response sent to field office
7/3/2019 - Card is being produced
7/11/2019 - Card Received!!!

[gaps0214]

Can we get a heads-up from MARCH 2018 filers who has gotten their interview schedule notice or are done with the interview and still waiting for a GC?
Please reply with your Field Office location and your PD.
Thank you.

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
February 22, 2019: Sent Renewal Application for EAD/AP
March 13, 2019: Received NOA on AP Renewal Application (new MSC reference number)
March 27, 2019: Received NOA on EAD Renewal Application (new MSC reference number), no biometrics required

[sweezy]

Again Congratulations!
Please write back in the thread we're curious about the GC type they'll issue for you.
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
February 22, 2019: Sent Renewal Application for EAD/AP
March 13, 2019: Received NOA on AP Renewal Application (new MSC reference number)
March 27, 2019: Received NOA on EAD Renewal Application (new MSC reference number), no biometrics required

The IO already mentioned that “if ever” I get approved I would get the Conditional GC

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

To my fellow SF filers out there, we should be getting our interview notice soon. Goodluck to us!

[gaps0214]

Update. New card being produced as of 6pm pst

Again Congratulations!
Please write back in the thread we're curious about the GC type they'll issue for you.
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
February 22, 2019: Sent Renewal Application for EAD/AP
March 13, 2019: Received NOA on AP Renewal Application (new MSC reference number)
March 27, 2019: Received NOA on EAD Renewal Application (new MSC reference number), no biometrics required

[sweezy]

Update. New card being produced as of 6pm pst

BIG CONGRATULATIONS! San Fernando Valley's published processing times for family-based I-485s seems longer than its taken for you to get that interview
BIG THANK YOU also for coming back to the forum to post an update on your case.
Godspeed and wishing you all the best on the GC.

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
February 22, 2019: Sent Renewal Application for EAD/AP
March 13, 2019: Received NOA on AP Renewal Application (new MSC reference number)
March 27, 2019: Received NOA on EAD Renewal Application (new MSC reference number), no biometrics required