July 2019

[sf2019july]

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!!!

This seems a weird reason to deny i-485. I applied in July 2019 on F2A category. I remember the visa was current that month. Did you contact an immigration lawyer? Hope you can do something to challenge this decision.

[sf2019july]

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!

Wow!! Congratulations!!

[F2A2019]

Today I received 10 year greencard. USCIS approved my case without the interview. However, I received interview notice along with gc approval notice on Nov 16. I'm hoping that the interview notice is generated erroneously. I contacted USCIS on Monday, tier-1 could only see the approval notices in her system and could not find why interview notice was sent to me. She put in a request for a call back from a tier-2 office. Still waiting for the call.

[Gcapplicant2019]

Today I received 10 year greencard. USCIS approved my case without the interview. However, I received interview notice along with gc approval notice on Nov 16. I'm hoping that the interview notice is generated erroneously. I contacted USCIS on Monday, tier-1 could only see the approval notices in her system and could not find why interview notice was sent to me. She put in a request for a call back from a tier-2 office. Still waiting for the call.

Wow Congratulations . Did you apply concurrent or no. And did your I-130 got approved first or at the same time as the GC

[F2A2019]

Thank you! It was non concurrent filing. I-130 was filed in May 2019. AOS was in july when F2A became current. I-130 was approved in June. I received RFE to submit medicals along with the I-130 approval notice in June. I responded on June 23 and on Nov 9 case status changed to interview was scheduled and on the same day changed to card being produced. I wanted to make sure and waited for the card before I post any update here.

[Caligirl]

Congratulations, F2A2019!!

[F2A2019]

Caligirl - thank you!

[historian]

I received my green card on Tuesday! It feels surreal. I have spent 18 years of my life in the US. So nice to have that freedom now, but I almost can't believe it! Good luck to everyone!

[sf2019july]

Today I received 10 year greencard. USCIS approved my case without the interview. However, I received interview notice along with gc approval notice on Nov 16. I'm hoping that the interview notice is generated erroneously. I contacted USCIS on Monday, tier-1 could only see the approval notices in her system and could not find why interview notice was sent to me. She put in a request for a call back from a tier-2 office. Still waiting for the call.

Cool! Congratulations!!

[sf2019july]

I received my green card on Tuesday! It feels surreal. I have spent 18 years of my life in the US. So nice to have that freedom now, but I almost can't believe it! Good luck to everyone!

Congratulations! It really felt this way when I received the greencard finally..

[F2A2019]

sf2019july -Thank you!

[Caligirl]

historian congratulations!!!!!

[bcp1985]

I finally got a message from USCIS, they’re mailing my interview date so hoping I get the letter this week. I can’t even contain myself I hope the interview is soon because I’m ready to have this over with it’s been a long road and I can’t wait to go see my family after 14 years

[Caligirl]

bcp1985- all the best for your interview, hopefully soon!!

[sf2019july]

I finally got a message from USCIS, they’re mailing my interview date so hoping I get the letter this week. I can’t even contain myself I hope the interview is soon because I’m ready to have this over with it’s been a long road and I can’t wait to go see my family after 14 years

wow! 14 years is a long wait! all the best for your interview!