July 2019

[Ires]

Hey guys!!!!

I received my green card in mail yesterday!!!! It’s so surreal!!!! I can hardly believe that I finally have it!!!! I’m over the moon happy that this journey is over for me woot woot!

[Caligirl]

@ Ires: woohoooo,congratulations!!!!!!!

[verbose]

Hey guys!!!!

I received my green card in mail yesterday!!!! It’s so surreal!!!! I can hardly believe that I finally have it!!!! I’m over the moon happy that this journey is over for me woot woot!

Congrats!
We also received green card #1 yesterday.
Hoping to receive #2 soon too.

[balcase]

Hello guys:

I'm a silent reader of this forum. Thanks so much for the helpful information and advice.
My case is similar a lot to many of you guys but in the end, it has turned out denied for the reason "F2A visa not available in July 2019".
Actually, it was a very weird decision.

I am currently very worried and confused and I don't know what should I do.
Please read my case and give me advice.

Field office: Baltimore, MD
Currently on a J-1 Visa (still valid)
F2A (married to a green card holder)

7/10/2019: Concurrent filing I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 Application delivered to USCIS
7/12/2019: Priority Day for I-130
7/19/2019: NOAs Received
09/11/2019: Request for Initial Evidence for I-485 issued (ask for the proof of my wife US resident)
09/15/2019: RFE response received by USCIS (we explained my wife is currently a US permanent resident, not a US resident, and the F2A Visa is current for concurrent filling)
10/26/2019: Biometrics letter received
11/08/2019: Biometrics Completed
12/06/2019: Ready to be scheduled for an interview
02/11/2020: Combo card EAD + Advance Parole is being produced
02/13/2020: Combo card EAD + Advance Parole was in my hand
03/24/2020: Interview Scheduled
03/18/2020: Interview Cancelled due to COVID-19
09/01/2020: Interview Rescheduled
10/01/2020: Interview Completed (a very smooth interview, I-130 was approved at the spot, and IO mentioned he will check the F2A visa availability at the time I filled!!!)
10/08/2020: I-130 approved
10/16/2020: I-485 denied

In the decision letter they sent me, here is the reason for denying my I-485 which I don't understand: "At the time you filed Form I-485 on July 12, 2019, your visa category was not current. As such, USCIS cannot grant your adjustment of status in the family preference category as a spouse of a lawful permanent resident. You have provided no evidence to indicate you are immediate entitled to an immigrant visa on any other basis... If you believed that the denial of your Form I-485 is in error, you may file a motion to reopen/consider using Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion within 30 days."

Why is this? Many people did the concurrent filling in July 2019 for F2A, but they are denying me for that reason? They forgot the fact that the F2A visa was current in July 2019 for a concurrent filing? Did they make a mistake?

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

[Xaxaza]

Hello guys:

I'm a silent reader of this forum. Thanks so much for the helpful information and advice.
My case is similar a lot to many of you guys but in the end, it has turned out denied for the reason "F2A visa not available in July 2019".
Actually, it was a very weird decision.

I am currently very worried and confused and I don't know what should I do.
Please read my case and give me advice.

Field office: Baltimore, MD
Currently on a J-1 Visa (still valid)
F2A (married to a green card holder)

7/10/2019: Concurrent filing I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 Application delivered to USCIS
7/12/2019: Priority Day for I-130
7/19/2019: NOAs Received
09/11/2019: Request for Initial Evidence for I-485 issued (ask for the proof of my wife US resident)
09/15/2019: RFE response received by USCIS (we explained my wife is currently a US permanent resident, not a US resident, and the F2A Visa is current for concurrent filling)
10/26/2019: Biometrics letter received
11/08/2019: Biometrics Completed
12/06/2019: Ready to be scheduled for an interview
02/11/2020: Combo card EAD + Advance Parole is being produced
02/13/2020: Combo card EAD + Advance Parole was in my hand
03/24/2020: Interview Scheduled
03/18/2020: Interview Cancelled due to COVID-19
09/01/2020: Interview Rescheduled
10/01/2020: Interview Completed (a very smooth interview, I-130 was approved at the spot, and IO mentioned he will check the F2A visa availability at the time I filled!!!)
10/08/2020: I-130 approved
10/16/2020: I-485 denied

In the decision letter they sent me, here is the reason for denying my I-485 which I don't understand: "At the time you filed Form I-485 on July 12, 2019, your visa category was not current. As such, USCIS cannot grant your adjustment of status in the family preference category as a spouse of a lawful permanent resident. You have provided no evidence to indicate you are immediate entitled to an immigrant visa on any other basis... If you believed that the denial of your Form I-485 is in error, you may file a motion to reopen/consider using Form I-290B, Notice of Appeal or Motion within 30 days."

Why is this? Many people did the concurrent filling in July 2019 for F2A, but they are denying me for that reason? They forgot the fact that the F2A visa was current in July 2019 for a concurrent filing? Did they make a mistake?

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Don’t panic...I think you should probably call an immigration attorney to go through your case and see how to help you...

[stephd]

Hi everybody!

yesterday I got a notification that my card is being produced (I485) but my I130 still shows “case received”.
anyone else has experienced that?

the next step for I485 is case approved and card to be mailed?

[verbose]

Hi everybody!

yesterday I got a notification that my card is being produced (I485) but my I130 still shows “case received”.
anyone else has experienced that?

the next step for I485 is case approved and card to be mailed?

Yes. You should receive card in a few days. Congrats!

[Caligirl]

You've got the notification that your greencard is being produced, wich means your case is approved! Usually that means,also your I-130 got approved, they might not have updated it yet. Congratulations

[stephd]

verbose and Caligirl thank you!!! It has been just a long and intense journey. Truly hope everybody in this forum can get their closure soon too ????????

[Caligirl]

Yes,you're absolutely right,long and stressful. And,at least all those with a conditional greencard,are going to meet here again in approximately 2 years for I-751

[stephd]

Yes,you're absolutely right,long and stressful. And,at least all those with a conditional greencard,are going to meet here again in approximately 2 years for I-751

Just checked my case status again (I’m obsessed lol) and I’m glad I did!! I130 and I485 approved!!!!!

yup, will see you guys in two years! Hopefully the process will be shorter and more simple!

[Caligirl]

Woohoo told you ! Yes,hopefully the next step will go smoothly and in a better timely manner

[historian]

Update: After 11 months of waiting for the interview in the queue, we had it today (posted a separate post about it), got approved and "New card is being produced." Hallelujah!

Good luck to everyone!

[Caligirl]

@historian: yeah! Congratulations!!

[historian]

@historian: yeah! Congratulations!!

thank you!!