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

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

I know it means nothing, and it can take anothe 6 month to something to happen, but this just happened!
Got email and text and the EVOG updated this time!

While "Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview" means nothing in Minnesota, LOL, it actually means a lot in Ohio. I do not want to jinx it BUT I think your interview is coming. Give it a few days.

[Afrolinda]

Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview!!!

I know it means nothing, and it can take anothe 6 month to something to happen, but this just happened!
Got email and text and the EVOG updated this time!

[Afrolinda]

Maybe they were having a maintenance.

yeah, probably, and I panicked! ahahaha

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

never mind guys, it's working again...

Maybe they were having a maintenance.

[Afrolinda]

Problems with uscis.DHS website

Is anyone else having trouble accessing the my account page on the uscis.DHS page? It said that the page may not exist!

[Afrolinda]

it just accept my request. according to the site, I must wait an answer by 10/21, but of course I will be calling them on monday!!!

[Afrolinda]

Sorry been out, catching up with my relatives, family and friends after a long wait for EAD so I could not reply. I have got the EAD in hand.

I am hoping and praying for AfroLinda to get her combo card. I think AfroLinda can now apply for SR request by calling them.

Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts!
Well, I was supposed to be able to submit an online enquiry today, cause my PD is 04/02/18 and the Processing time right now is 04/03/18, but it's not allowing me to do it yet, so: let's wait! will keep trying during the weekend if nothing work, I will call on monday.

[hopeanddream]

Any news with your combo card yet?

Sorry been out, catching up with my relatives, family and friends after a long wait for EAD so I could not reply. I have got the EAD in hand.

I am hoping and praying for AfroLinda to get her combo card. I think AfroLinda can now apply for SR request by calling them.

[Krittika Govil]

Thanks everyone <3<3!

Congratulations!!!! Just so you know, tagging someone does not generate an alert or anything. I ran into your post. Next time, send me a message. Please create a thread and post your experience + Table of Contents + any sage advice you would like to share. It helps others to know if you had any concerns (e.g., no lease/ no joint accounts/ visa overstay/divorce - you get the idea) and how you staged your evidence to overcome those concerns or gaps. Nothing elaborate.

Send me a message once that's up. I will then grab that link and add it to the list of resources. I update it every few days.

I am very happy for you. Blessings!

USCFFS

Thank you so much!! You've been a great resource. Here's my post for everyone. I'll pm it to you as well.

https://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php/243716-Boston-AOS-Journey-Application-to-Interview-Experience?p=582731#post582731

CONGRATULATIOOOOONS!
I am really happy that this nightmare ended for you guys! now, just relax!
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Thank you! Fingers crossed for you.

Congratulations!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Congratulations, that was fast!

Thanks, i'm surprised myself! was fully expecting a 1yr+ wait.

[BayAreaCaliAOS]

General Question

After I received my combo card and SSN, I?ve gotten a couple of emails saying:

?We are still reviewing your case and there are no updates at this time?

What could this be? Anybody with similar experience?
My FO seems very slow so I?m not expecting my interview anytime soon.

[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Thank you everyone for your kind words and your help. I am actually F-1 visa holder, we don't have the lease or joint morgage, can we use other evidences like ID (same addresses), joint banks, auto register, phone bill, insurance ?

Please read the post that you just responded to. It's all there.

[kstew]

Thank you everyone for your kind words and your help. I am actually F-1 visa holder, we don't have the lease or joint morgage, can we use other evidences like ID (same addresses), joint banks, auto register, phone bill, insurance ?

Congrats! Finally scheduled for interview! It makes sense that it would move a little bit faster for k-1 AOS applicants. It's a little different for you, though. You took the route USCIS prefers to bring fiances and spouses. that will be rewarded. You might remember that USCIS used to ALMOST always waive interviews for k-1 AOS applicants. Back then, you would get the green card by mail in just a few months. While you now have to attend the interview, there is nothing to fear.

Remember that your relationship has already been vetted by the US Embassy where the k-1 visa was approved. The last condition of the deal was for you to marry your fiance within 90 days of arrival in the US, and start building a life together. Well, you have done that. So really, all you have to do is show that you two are starting to get established.

Here is the link to this thread. https://www.immihelp.com/forum/showt...580#post581580 Not everything will apply to your case, but there are some useful ideas to stage and organize your evidence - in case you don't quite know where to start OR what constitutes CONCRETE evidence of bona fide marriage.
The link should take you to the most recent post. I would focus on #1 - Thread by 4EVER. I would carbon copy the format and structure of that Table of Contents.

To all couples, whether adjusting from k-1 or other visas, I always recommend:
1. An advance health care directive
2. Financial power of attorney
3. Affidavit of residence IF you do not have a joint lease, or a joint mortgage.

I recommend to get all 3 notarized. You can read more about them on the thread.

I hope you find value in this entry and the thread. Remember that every case is unique. It's important to showcase the longevity of your relationship. The evidence that you presented at the US Embassy is probably still at the Embassy. So if there is anything that you would like to present that shows how long you've known each other, that's great. Once you look at 4EVER's table of contents, you will she she wrote a very brief timeline. You can include one, too.

Know that your fiance does not have to wait for the EAD to get the Social Security Card. She is/was eligible to get it and simply has to show her k-1 visa at the Social Security Administration.

All the best,

USCFFS

[Afrolinda]

Priority Date: October 2017

Finger Print: Request for finger print two weeks after filing documents

Colorado Filer

Interview date: Sept 25, 2018 ( almost 1 year after filing).

Gay Couple

Interview:

1) sworn in
2) Ask for medical update
3) Very general questions(mostly from application form)
4) we weren't even separated during interview
5) good list of evidence
6) very supportive husband
7) I was very nervous and was shaking like a leaf in the wind. lol


tip: the interview isn't to interrogate, but to confirm that the marriage is done in good fate


45mins later I got notification that card is in production

I DID CLAIM MY GC IN THE NAME OF JESUS.
GOD TOLD ME HE WAS GOING TO GIVE IT TO ME D
AND I AM GRATEFUL.
this site has been a major help and I couldn't do it without the help of you guys. feel free to inbox me

CONGRATULATIONS!! It is really good to see that dispiste of the delicate moment we are living, they are not giving the LGBTQ comunity a hard time!

[Afrolinda]

Hi everyone, wanted to share news that my husband and I were approved for our green card on the spot during the interview yesterday at the Boston field office. @USCFFS, where is the best thread to post the experience and table of contents? You all have been incredibly helpful and a wealth of knowledge in getting through this without a lawyer - I'd like to pass it forward.

@Afrolinda - Hang in there i'm sure you will get your combo card very soon and your patience will be rewarded.

CONGRATULATIOOOOONS!
I am really happy that this nightmare ended for you guys! now, just relax!

Thank you Krittika, I am good. will be able inquire next week if everythings keep moving as its been.

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[UScitizenFilingforspouse]

Hi everyone, wanted to share news that my husband and I were approved for our green card on the spot during the interview yesterday at the Boston field office. @USCFFS, where is the best thread to post the experience and table of contents? You all have been incredibly helpful and a wealth of knowledge in getting through this without a lawyer - I'd like to pass it forward.

@Afrolinda - Hang in there i'm sure you will get your combo card very soon and your patience will be rewarded.

Congratulations!!!! Just so you know, tagging someone does not generate an alert or anything. I ran into your post. Next time, send me a message. Please create a thread and post your experience + Table of Contents + any sage advice you would like to share. It helps others to know if you had any concerns (e.g., no lease/ no joint accounts/ visa overstay/divorce - you get the idea) and how you staged your evidence to overcome those concerns or gaps. Nothing elaborate.

Send me a message once that's up. I will then grab that link and add it to the list of resources. I update it every few days.

I am very happy for you. Blessings!

USCFFS