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  • Stormlead86 thanks mate I appreciate it. patientlywaiting2019 sure, sorry I’ve been busy.


    Hello to All Fellow July 2019 Filers.

    I had my interview on Nov 6th 10:45am at M***aukee field office.

    We arrived there 15 mins prior and discussed all the possible questions on our way down to the field office. (50 mile drive and shitty weather made it worse but we used the time to go over everything again.)

    Anyways i am just trying my best to give out as much info as i could to make things easier for you all.

    After clearing the initial security check on the 1st floor, we were asked to go onto the 2nd floor and check in.

    The lady at the checkin window was very professional, she captured both index finger prints and clicked a picture and asked us to be seated wait for our name to be called.

    Around 11:05 our Immigration Officer came out and greeted us and escorted us to his cabin. Once in he made us swore in and started the interview.

    Honestly speaking in my opinion it was more of a conversation and was no where near a marriage green card interview. IO was very friendly.

    He just checked our passports and ids and didn’t ask for any other documents.

    1.He Asked us how we met to which i asked him if its okay if i answer to it and he was like go on, I don’t mind who answers. So I explained how we met online and dated for 15 months and then got engaged and decided to tie the knot after being engaged for almost a year.

    2.He asked me what was my initial purpose of visiting States.

    3.If i plan to take my wife to my home country and have a ceremony there.?

    4.He asked my wife if she has any plan to convert into my religion

    5.He saw that I mentioned about working without work permit and asked me if i made a **** social or any other **** documents in order to secure a job.

    6.Asked me if my traffic violations were paid off or dismissed.

    He then went on and asked me about 10 of the i485 yes/no questions.

    He did not asked for any other documents we piled up for post filing documentation.

    He then asked us if we have any questions for him to which i said yes and asked him if we’re approved or if our case need more time for review. He said our marriage looks bonafide to him but he needs a week to review the case again and we can expect to get my card delivered in next 3-4 weeks.

    After this he walked us out and shook our hands before biding us farewell.

    My wife and I could barely believe that our interview went so smooth and was very excited on way back home until I realised that io never asked for my medical and we forgot to hand it over to him. So we turned around and barely made in time. I couldn’t get a hold of the same io as he was busy. He asked the lady at the checkin window to take it over and he will collect it from her later on.

    My case status didn’t change on both the websites.

    Also i have attached some screenshots of possible interview questions which you all can go through.

    At last there are few tips i would like to share.
    1. Its always good to be over prepared than under.
    2. Be confident and try to make eye contact and mind your pleases and thank yous.
    3. For all those who haven’t filed yet. Do yourself a favour and front load all the initial documents and supporting evidence. It makes them less suspicious and proves your marriage to be bonafide.
    4. Do as many mock interviews you could cuz it will help you to be less nervous and helps you memorise important dates and addresses.
    5. Be truthful even if you have worked under the table/ on cash. Or have been involved in traffic violations. ( don’t forget to get certified court records. They costs as less as $10).
    6. Take as many group pictures you could.
    Last edited by samlynn; 11-08-2019, 02:05 PM.
    Married to: USC
    Mil/WI/NBC
    Status: B1B2 Over Stayed
    2019
    7/3: Delivered to USCIS LB Chicago.
    7/5: Package delivrd
    7/16: Recvd 4 Txt Msgs with 4 diffrnt recpt nmbrs
    7/19: Recvd 4 notices in mail
    7/26: Recvd Notice for Bmetrics
    8/8: Bio Appntmnt
    8/9: Finger Prnt Review Compltd For I765/I485
    9/16: C.Letter for I-693
    9/19 : Rdy to be schedule 4 Intrvw
    9/26 : Intrvw Scheduled
    10/3 : Intrvw Notice
    11/6 : Intrvw

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    • Hello. So according to Lawfully app. There was a 76% chance for me to get my EAD approved by today. It’s been total
      radio silence. Either I’m really unlucky or lawfully is not accurate. I get the same “within processing time” answer each time I call but they keep increasing processing times !

      Application received July 15th
      biometrics August 6th

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      • Originally posted by notpatientanymore View Post
        Hello. So according to Lawfully app. There was a 76% chance for me to get my EAD approved by today. It’s been total
        radio silence. Either I’m really unlucky or lawfully is not accurate. I get the same “within processing time” answer each time I call but they keep increasing processing times !

        Application received July 15th
        biometrics August 6th
        Mine said the same! Now it changed to between November 5th & December 5th. Anyway, Lawfully isn’t a very accurate app. Last night around 9.30pm, I got an update from the uscis.gov website and my status changed for the first time in 118 days to “Request for initial evidence was sent”... it changed on a Visa Tracker, Case tracker and uscis.gov but haven’t changed yet on Lawfully or on myuscis!!!
        Field office: Newark, NJ
        7/7/2019 : Application delivered to USCIS
        7/19/2019 : NOAs Received
        7/26/2019 : Biometrics letter received for 8/7/2019
        8/7/2019 : Biometrics Completed
        10/31/2019: RFE for I-485 issued
        11/29/2019: RFE response received by USCIS
        12/06/2019: Ready to be scheduled for an interview
        01/09/2020: New EAD card is being produced
        09/15/2020: Interview Scheduled!
        10/15/2020: Interview Completed
        10/16/2020: I-130 approved
        10/21/2020: I-485 approved
        10/28/2020: Green Card in Hand!!!

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        • American Dreamer fingers crossed you will get the good news by Monday.
          Marriage based AOS (IR1)
          Field Office : Chicago
          Service Center : NBC
          07/03/19 : RD
          07/13/19 : BIO Notice
          07/24/19 : BIO Complete
          07/26/19 : BIO Review Done
          09/05/19 : Ready to be scheduled for Interview
          10/04/19 : Interview scheduled
          11/13/19 : Interview - Approved
          11/21/19 : GC in Hand
          08/15/21 : ROC Window opens

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          • Originally posted by American Dreamer View Post
            Stormlead86 thanks mate I appreciate it. patientlywaiting2019 sure, sorry I’ve been busy.


            Hello to All Fellow July 2019 Filers.

            I had my interview on Nov 6th 10:45am at M***aukee field office.

            We arrived there 15 mins prior and discussed all the possible questions on our way down to the field office. (50 mile drive and shitty weather made it worse but we used the time to go over everything again.)

            Anyways i am just trying my best to give out as much info as i could to make things easier for you all.

            After clearing the initial security check on the 1st floor, we were asked to go onto the 2nd floor and check in.

            The lady at the checkin window was very professional, she captured both index finger prints and clicked a picture and asked us to be seated wait for our name to be called.

            Around 11:05 our Immigration Officer came out and greeted us and escorted us to his cabin. Once in he made us swore in and started the interview.

            Honestly speaking in my opinion it was more of a conversation and was no where near a marriage green card interview. IO was very friendly.

            He just checked our passports and ids and didn’t ask for any other documents.

            1.He Asked us how we met to which i asked him if its okay if i answer to it and he was like go on, I don’t mind who answers. So I explained how we met online and dated for 15 months and then got engaged and decided to tie the knot after being engaged for almost a year.

            2.He asked me what was my initial purpose of visiting States.

            3.If i plan to take my wife to my home country and have a ceremony there.?

            4.He asked my wife if she has any plan to convert into my religion

            5.He saw that I mentioned about working without work permit and asked me if i made a **** social or any other **** documents in order to secure a job.

            6.Asked me if my traffic violations were paid off or dismissed.

            He then went on and asked me about 10 of the i485 yes/no questions.

            He did not asked for any other documents we piled up for post filing documentation.

            He then asked us if we have any questions for him to which i said yes and asked him if we’re approved or if our case need more time for review. He said our marriage looks bonafide to him but he needs a week to review the case again and we can expect to get my card delivered in next 3-4 weeks.

            After this he walked us out and shook our hands before biding us farewell.

            My wife and I could barely believe that our interview went so smooth and was very excited on way back home until I realised that io never asked for my medical and we forgot to hand it over to him. So we turned around and barely made in time. I couldn’t get a hold of the same io as he was busy. He asked the lady at the checkin window to take it over and he will collect it from her later on.

            My case status didn’t change on both the websites.

            Also i have attached some screenshots of possible interview questions which you all can go through.

            At last there are few tips i would like to share.
            1. Its always good to be over prepared than under.
            2. Be confident and try to make eye contact and mind your pleases and thank yous.
            3. For all those who haven’t filed yet. Do yourself a favour and front load all the initial documents and supporting evidence. It makes them less suspicious and proves your marriage to be bonafide.
            4. Do as many mock interviews you could cuz it will help you to be less nervous and helps you memorise important dates and addresses.
            5. Be truthful even if you have worked under the table/ on cash. Or have been involved in traffic violations. ( don’t forget to get certified court records. They costs as less as $10).
            6. Take as many group pictures you could.
            Thank you for all the helpful information and I hope you get your card soon!!!
            Last edited by samlynn; 11-08-2019, 02:04 PM.
            Field office: Newark, NJ
            7/7/2019 : Application delivered to USCIS
            7/19/2019 : NOAs Received
            7/26/2019 : Biometrics letter received for 8/7/2019
            8/7/2019 : Biometrics Completed
            10/31/2019: RFE for I-485 issued
            11/29/2019: RFE response received by USCIS
            12/06/2019: Ready to be scheduled for an interview
            01/09/2020: New EAD card is being produced
            09/15/2020: Interview Scheduled!
            10/15/2020: Interview Completed
            10/16/2020: I-130 approved
            10/21/2020: I-485 approved
            10/28/2020: Green Card in Hand!!!

            Comment


            • Stormlead86Ires thanks guys. I received the new card is being produced notification this morning.
              Married to: USC
              Mil/WI/NBC
              Status: B1B2 Over Stayed
              2019
              7/3: Delivered to USCIS LB Chicago.
              7/5: Package delivrd
              7/16: Recvd 4 Txt Msgs with 4 diffrnt recpt nmbrs
              7/19: Recvd 4 notices in mail
              7/26: Recvd Notice for Bmetrics
              8/8: Bio Appntmnt
              8/9: Finger Prnt Review Compltd For I765/I485
              9/16: C.Letter for I-693
              9/19 : Rdy to be schedule 4 Intrvw
              9/26 : Intrvw Scheduled
              10/3 : Intrvw Notice
              11/6 : Intrvw

              Comment


              • Originally posted by american dreamer View Post
                Stormlead86Ires thanks guys. I received the new card is being produced notification this morning.
                !!!!!!!!!!congratulations!!!!!!!!!
                Field office: Newark, NJ
                7/7/2019 : Application delivered to USCIS
                7/19/2019 : NOAs Received
                7/26/2019 : Biometrics letter received for 8/7/2019
                8/7/2019 : Biometrics Completed
                10/31/2019: RFE for I-485 issued
                11/29/2019: RFE response received by USCIS
                12/06/2019: Ready to be scheduled for an interview
                01/09/2020: New EAD card is being produced
                09/15/2020: Interview Scheduled!
                10/15/2020: Interview Completed
                10/16/2020: I-130 approved
                10/21/2020: I-485 approved
                10/28/2020: Green Card in Hand!!!

                Comment


                • Originally posted by American Dreamer View Post
                  Stormlead86Ires thanks guys. I received the new card is being produced notification this morning.
                  hallelujah!!! Party Time
                  Marriage based AOS (IR1)
                  Field Office : Chicago
                  Service Center : NBC
                  07/03/19 : RD
                  07/13/19 : BIO Notice
                  07/24/19 : BIO Complete
                  07/26/19 : BIO Review Done
                  09/05/19 : Ready to be scheduled for Interview
                  10/04/19 : Interview scheduled
                  11/13/19 : Interview - Approved
                  11/21/19 : GC in Hand
                  08/15/21 : ROC Window opens

                  Comment


                  • Hello, fellow July filers,

                    We received the Requested for Initial Evidence letter yesterday. The form asks us to provide the following documents: 1) Submit all supporting tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, Form 255, and all supporting tax schedules) submitted to IRS for the most recent tax year; 2) Another I864 from a joint sponsor since my husband's income does not meet 125 percent of the poverty guideline. I have some questions about these requests.

                    For the first one, we already submitted my husband's W2 forms and tax return transcripts for the last three years. I don't believe we have 1099s (all earnings and proceeds other than wages, salaries and tips) and 2555 (foreign earned income), how should we respond to the request? Should we just submit the same documents again?

                    For the second one, my husband did not have a job between 09/2018 and 05/2019, so the income on his 2018 W2 does not meet the poverty guideline. However, he found a job in 05/2019 where the annual salary is well above the requirement. So we submitted all three available pay subs (05/2019-07/2019) and employment verification letter with the amount of annual salary from HR. We saw people with similar situation did this with no problems. Any suggestions on how to proceed? We could ask my husband's brother as the joint sponsor.

                    Sorry for the long post. Appreciate your suggestions!

                    Marriage based AOS
                    Concurrent filing I130, I485, I131, I765
                    National Benefits Center
                    07/17/2019: PD
                    08/06/2019: Bio done
                    11/04/2019: RFIE issued
                    11/21/2019: RFE received
                    12/05/2019: Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
                    12/07/2019: I765 and I131 both changed to Case Was Approved
                    12/09/2019: Interview Was Scheduled
                    12/12/2019: EAD in hand
                    01/16/2020: Interview. 130 and 485 were approved the same day.

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                    • Originally posted by American Dreamer View Post
                      Stormlead86Ires thanks guys. I received the new card is being produced notification this morning.
                      wow! Thats amazing. Congratulations!

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                      • Originally posted by notpatientanymore View Post
                        Hello. So according to Lawfully app. There was a 76% chance for me to get my EAD approved by today. It’s been total
                        radio silence. Either I’m really unlucky or lawfully is not accurate. I get the same “within processing time” answer each time I call but they keep increasing processing times !

                        Application received July 15th
                        biometrics August 6th
                        Hopefully Lawfully is wrong, as otherwise my interview will happen in June 2020...

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                        • Originally posted by nayward View Post

                          Hopefully Lawfully is wrong, as otherwise my interview will happen in June 2020...
                          When did you file ?

                          I deleted Lawfully app. It’s not serving the purpose. Any progress on July applications ?

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                          • Originally posted by notpatientanymore View Post

                            When did you file ?

                            I deleted Lawfully app. It’s not serving the purpose. Any progress on July applications ?
                            Delivered to USCIS on 29 of July. So far:
                            - "Fingerprints Review was completed" for i-485 (status change 65 days ago);
                            - "Case was received" for i-765/i-131 (status change 105 days ago);

                            Based on neighboring 500 cases via Case Tracker app, only 10% of i-485 are getting to the "Ready/Scheduled for the interview" step. My receipts are with MSC numbers, so I believe they're still at National Benefit Center...

                            What's worse - I'll need to renew my L2 (expires mid-March), and without AP it's quite hard to plan.

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                            • Originally posted by nayward View Post

                              Delivered to USCIS on 29 of July. So far:
                              - "Fingerprints Review was completed" for i-485 (status change 65 days ago);
                              - "Case was received" for i-765/i-131 (status change 105 days ago);

                              Based on neighboring 500 cases via Case Tracker app, only 10% of i-485 are getting to the "Ready/Scheduled for the interview" step. My receipts are with MSC numbers, so I believe they're still at National Benefit Center...

                              What's worse - I'll need to renew my L2 (expires mid-March), and without AP it's quite hard to plan.
                              My center is NBC as well. (My receipt numbers start with MSC) they’re super slow.

                              Received on July 15 and biometrics on August 6.

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                              • Originally posted by nayward View Post

                                Delivered to USCIS on 29 of July. So far:
                                - "Fingerprints Review was completed" for i-485 (status change 65 days ago);
                                - "Case was received" for i-765/i-131 (status change 105 days ago);

                                Based on neighboring 500 cases via Case Tracker app, only 10% of i-485 are getting to the "Ready/Scheduled for the interview" step. My receipts are with MSC numbers, so I believe they're still at National Benefit Center...

                                What's worse - I'll need to renew my L2 (expires mid-March), and without AP it's quite hard to plan.
                                Found the neighboring cases status search option on Case Tracker app now. This is really helpful to know the trend. Thank you!
                                Last edited by sf2019july; 11-11-2019, 08:15 PM.

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