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

[WaitedLongEnough]

WaitedLongEnough wishing you all the best on the interview.
Thank you for writing in and share with us your good news after the interview.
Cheers.

Thanks ! I went to my interview this past Monday, July 29 and was approved on spot. I got the notice same night that my card was sent for production. The following day (Tuesday) I got 2 emails / text staying that my I130 was approved and I485 was approved and approval will be sent to my address. My interview was very simple. My husband and I wasn’t nervous and went in very humble and calm .... it helped. I was overly prepared and brought way more than I needed but I don’t regret being overly prepared one bit. My card was sent for production but I have not received it yet. I am however at peace way pass my understanding. God is good in every way. She ask my husband how we met, he talked which led her to ask him my daughters age, which school she goes to and how to spell the name of her school. I helped my husband spell the name of her school (hahaha). She then asked me who proposed , my full name , my date of birth, my husband date of birth. If there’s a car in the house (my husband answered yes a brand new RAV4 2019 lol). She asked for bank statements and or credit card statements (I provided all she requested) I gave electric bills and gas bills (that’s what she asked for). My husband and I set the tone for a easy interview because as we walked down the aisle we were chatting with each other how nice the place looked and smelled (hahaha).

God bless All !!!!

[keldreams]

I just saw a June 2018 SanFrancisco filer, who just got her interview date.
that’s a long jump from March to June. It’s so frustrating and unfair for people like us who’s been waiting forever.
Only thing we can all do now is just keep waiting.
On a good note, the ead/ap processing has greatly decreased to 2.5-5months now! Hope I get my renewal soon since the date of my combo renewal is 3/22.
Lets keep updating each other. Goodluck to all.

Aw man, that is a big jump... I hope it’s not super random... do you know what the circumstances were for the June filer? Was it marriage or employment based? I hope you get your interview soon... I’m hoping to get my EAD/AP renewal soon as well as I have a planned trip in the next 2 months out of the country.. and my current card expires literally 1 week before I take off...

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

Aw man, that is a big jump... I hope it’s not super random... do you know what the circumstances were for the June filer? Was it marriage or employment based? I hope you get your interview soon... I’m hoping to get my EAD/AP renewal soon as well as I have a planned trip in the next 2 months out of the country.. and my current card expires literally 1 week before I take off...

From what I saw its marriage based petition.
Where are you heading? And have you traveled before using your ap? Also what is the pd of your renewal?

[keldreams]

From what I saw its marriage based petition.
Where are you heading? And have you traveled before using your ap? Also what is the pd of your renewal?

I’m supposed to go to Mexico... yes I went there earlier this year with my combo card. The received date on my receipt notice says 4/12 and notice date is 4/16. I also traveled a few years ago on AP that I got thru DACA before they stopped issuing humanitarian AP... which cleared my EWI.

[gaps0214]

Thanks ! I went to my interview this past Monday, July 29 and was approved on spot. I got the notice same night that my card was sent for production. The following day (Tuesday) I got 2 emails / text staying that my I130 was approved and I485 was approved and approval will be sent to my address. My interview was very simple. My husband and I wasn’t nervous and went in very humble and calm .... it helped. I was overly prepared and brought way more than I needed but I don’t regret being overly prepared one bit. My card was sent for production but I have not received it yet. I am however at peace way pass my understanding. God is good in every way. She ask my husband how we met, he talked which led her to ask him my daughters age, which school she goes to and how to spell the name of her school. I helped my husband spell the name of her school (hahaha). She then asked me who proposed , my full name , my date of birth, my husband date of birth. If there’s a car in the house (my husband answered yes a brand new RAV4 2019 lol). She asked for bank statements and or credit card statements (I provided all she requested) I gave electric bills and gas bills (that’s what she asked for). My husband and I set the tone for a easy interview because as we walked down the aisle we were chatting with each other how nice the place looked and smelled (hahaha).

God bless All !!!!

BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!! WaitedLongEnough
Very much appreciate you finding time to return to the forum and share your interview experience.
Best wishes on the next steps to your immigration journey.
Cheers...

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

Hi everyone!
As you all know, I've been with you guys since April of last year.
So last night, August 1st, 2019 at exactly 11pm, I received an email and a text message from USCIS saying my interview is scheduled. 17 months later, it has finally arrived.
I'm so greatful and thrilled about it.
My PD is 3/30/18, and FO is San Francisco.
I will keep you all updated. I want to send my love to everyone who's been here helping each other out.
It's been a long journey for all of us, but this is just the beginning. Aiming for citizenship.

[witchejing]

Hi everyone!
As you all know, I've been with you guys since April of last year.
So last night, August 1st, 2019 at exactly 11pm, I received an email and a text message from USCIS saying my interview is scheduled. 17 months later, it has finally arrived.
I'm so greatful and thrilled about it.
My PD is 3/30/18, and FO is San Francisco.
I will keep you all updated. I want to send my love to everyone who's been here helping each other out.
It's been a long journey for all of us, but this is just the beginning. Aiming for citizenship.

So happy for you!

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

So happy for you!

Thank you so much!

[b3b3g1]

I am still waiting for my interview.. houston is giving interviews for PD July-August 2018 and my Pd is March 2018. Yes, they basically skipped my case and no RFE nothing. I don’t know if there is anything else than waiting. Any suggestions?

[ProWorker2018]

Hi everyone!
As you all know, I've been with you guys since April of last year.
So last night, August 1st, 2019 at exactly 11pm, I received an email and a text message from USCIS saying my interview is scheduled. 17 months later, it has finally arrived.
I'm so greatful and thrilled about it.
My PD is 3/30/18, and FO is San Francisco.
I will keep you all updated. I want to send my love to everyone who's been here helping each other out.
It's been a long journey for all of us, but this is just the beginning. Aiming for citizenship.

F yes!!!! So happy for you!!

[gaps0214]

I am still waiting for my interview.. houston is giving interviews for PD July-August 2018 and my Pd is March 2018. Yes, they basically skipped my case and no RFE nothing. I don’t know if there is anything else than waiting. Any suggestions?

There's not much you can do except wait, unfortunately, if you checked the USCIS website for processing times.
We're in the a similar situation as you but hoping we dont get passed over so long , a few of our March 2018 fillers have gotten interview notices but we still have to see ours.
Consider it a blessing in disguise maybe we get called much later way past the 24th month and we are approved for a 10 year GC instead of a 2 year conditional, that seems to be an attractive upside.
Cheers.

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

F yes!!!! So happy for you!!

Thank you! Just waiting for the letter now.

[b3b3g1]

I have already passed the 24 months mark (( that’s why at this point I am just impatient, I guess. I have to renew my DL and again so on and fort, you know the drill..
hopefully, EAD renewal will be a reminder for our case and it will help to schedule the interview.

There's not much you can do except wait, unfortunately, if you checked the USCIS website for processing times.
We're in the a similar situation as you but hoping we dont get passed over so long , a few of our March 2018 fillers have gotten interview notices but we still have to see ours.
Consider it a blessing in disguise maybe we get called much later way past the 24th month and we are approved for a 10 year GC instead of a 2 year conditional, that seems to be an attractive upside.
Cheers.

[gaps0214]

I have already passed the 24 months mark (( that’s why at this point I am just impatient, I guess. I have to renew my DL and again so on and fort, you know the drill..
hopefully, EAD renewal will be a reminder for our case and it will help to schedule the interview.

Your 24 month mark is at March 2020, I presume you are referring to your marriage date.
And I believe you can still renew your driver's license with your immigration documents from USCIS, the NOAs should be sufficent because that establishes your situation.
Our interview notices will come, like a thief in the night
Cheers.

[gaps0214]

UPDATE: Today we received an update saying an interview has been scheduled. We will keep everyone posted when we receive the letter notice in the mail. See our timeline below.
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: Extension of EAD/AP Sent
March 15, 2019: Received 797 on AP Renewal
August 2, 2019: Status Updated to Interview is Scheduled