July 2020 Fillers join here

[raq345]

Hi everyone - we completed our interview today! And our status online now says "new card being produced!"

The interviewers were running 40+ minutes late. We noticed some couples were being called together, some where only the beneficiary participated, and others where the petitioner was called first and then the beneficiary joined them. We were the latter. The interview was entirely conversational and the questions asked reflected those we saw online - when/how did you meet? how many people were at the wedding? when did you move in together? has your husband worked in the US? what kind of car do you have, what color? how much do you pay for the mortgage? then my husband was called in and asked the same questions in a friendly, conversational manner. They also asked him the typical yes/no questions ie are you member of the Communist party, etc.

At the end the officer told us the interview was over, he just needed to review final details and that he would update the status that afternoon. And he did! He also said the new card would take 4+ weeks to come given that they are produced in Texas and that area is recovering from the recent events there. Note - the I-130 is updated to My Interview was Completed & My case must be reviewed. No update to the I-765 status.

[Umrica]

Hi everyone, been a lurker for a while. But just saw an update to my EAD application and thought I should inform you all. There is hope!

Adjusting from H1-B, Married to US Citizen

07/22/2020 - I-485, I-130, I-765, I-131 Applications were received
08/04/2020 - Fingerprint fee was accepted for I-485
08/14/2020 - RFE for I-485 : Missing I-864 (Technically not required because I already had 40 Social Security credits, but USCIS still wanted the I-864)
09/10/2020 - RFE response was received
12/18/2020 - Biometrics appointment letter for Jan 5.
01/05/2021 - Biometrics appointment
01/06/2021 - Case update on I-485 & I-765 that fingerprints were taken
01/12/2021 - I-485 Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
03/09/2021 - I-765 New Card Is Being Produced, I-130 Case Was Received, I-131 Case Was Received

[reg17]

Card being produced FINALLY!!!!

Heres my unbelievable experience. I did my Biometrics on jan 5, Interview was scheduled on jan 11 for Feb 9.
I had my interview on Feb 9 at Buffalo. We were in the waiting room for about 10 minutes then they called my name. I was with my USC husband and daughter, when we got to the door the IO said they only needed me in the room. My husband went back to the waiting room and I walked in to the office with the Officer, He swore me in, and then said your 130 has been approved already so we will just go through the 485, He asked me the yes or no questions on the paper, asked me I have been to the US previously, I said yes twice, then asked me how old our daughter was, he asked me to sign 2 places on the form and said, I'll go ahead and approve your application, you will get the card in the mail in a few weeks. I asked thats it? He said Yes. That was less than 5 minutes. YAAY
We left got home, then as soon as we walked through the door I remembered I didn't turn in my Medical, I had a huge folder full of of documents for proof but sine they didn't ask me to show them anything, I totally forgot about my medical. I called and the agents on the phone just said to wait and see if the'll send an RFE, 2 weeks ago i got the RFE asking for medical. Sent it out the same day and was delivered the following day. All this time my case status online showed we have scheduled your interview, till today when it has changed to card being produced. I have been a nervous mess chasing rabbit holes but finally I can exhale....

[Dsouza]

Had my biometrics on Jan 22nd, and today the I-765 status changed to "New Card is Being Produced." Hopefully the I-485 interview comes soon too!

After the card being mailed after how long did u receive it?

[Dsouza]

Married to USC, under f1 and OPT EAD ending Feb 13, 2021.
AOS
Chicago lockbox received everything on July 22nd, 2020.

PD: July 22, 2020
Received NOA for all forms (i765,i485,i131)
Processing center NBC

01/20/2021: Called USCIS for information on my case and was informed my biometrics appointment mail was mailed out 5 days back.
01/25/2021: Received biometrics appointment.
02/03/2021: Biometrics on Feb 9th 2021.
02/09/2021: Biometrics appointment. Updated to show fingerprints applied to both. EAD and AOS.
02/11/2021: Requested for expediating EAD card.
02/12/2021: AOS, case ready to be scheduled for an interview.
02/19/2021: Expedite request assigned to an officer.
03/01/2021: Approved expedite request.
03/04/2021: New card is being produced. (EAD card)
03/05/2021: Case was approved for i-765 and I-131.

[kippenpox]

If you are over 18, you need proof of MMR, TDap & Chickenpox vaccines (only if you haven't had chickenpox). CVS and Walgreens do these regularly - our CVS even did it without an appointment. My insurance covered them.

As I wrote in my post, you may need proof of chickenpox immunity depending on the doctor you see. I think that the average experience is that they will take your word, but mine did not and made take the vaccine even though I had it in the past.

[gafear]

My case has been sitting on the NBC (after transfer) for 6 months now.. Is there anything I can do to figure out if I'll have an interview or if they are waiving it?

[raq345]

Kippenpox is right. You definitely need the medical exam, there is no way around not providing this form. And also yes, what you can do is gather all proof of vaccines and immunizations you got when you were younger and look at the list of required vaccinations to get a boost of the ones that are not up to date. This way the process would go faster for the civil surgeon and you'll get the signed form ready for your interview.

If you are over 18, you need proof of MMR, TDap & Chickenpox vaccines (only if you haven't had chickenpox). CVS and Walgreens do these regularly - our CVS even did it without an appointment. My insurance covered them.

[BipBop]

I got my interview!

So that means I need to get the medical exam, which seems tricky in New York City. In all the threads people talk about getting only the vaccine transcript and avoiding the full exam to save money, but no one explains how or why they are able to do thatt. Isn't everyone required to have the full medical exam?

Kippenpox is right. You definitely need the medical exam, there is no way around not providing this form. And also yes, what you can do is gather all proof of vaccines and immunizations you got when you were younger and look at the list of required vaccinations to get a boost of the ones that are not up to date. This way the process would go faster for the civil surgeon and you'll get the signed form ready for your interview.

[kippenpox]

I got my interview!

So that means I need to get the medical exam, which seems tricky in New York City. In all the threads people talk about getting only the vaccine transcript and avoiding the full exam to save money, but no one explains how or why they are able to do thatt. Isn't everyone required to have the full medical exam?

I don't know what those people are talking about. You need the I-693 signed by a civil surgeon. You'll need to show the surgeon that you have a number of vaccinations (check the CDC website for the up to date list, it will depend on your age). I believe that if you are missing certain vaccinations, you either get them or get tested for the disease/antibodies, in which case it's simply easier to get the vaccination beforehand (maybe this is what they are talking about).
In my case I had all the required vaccinations except for chickenpox, as I had the disease as a child (and so got natural immunity from it). I had no proof that I was immune so the doctor told me that I'd either get the vaccine or an antibody test. Vaccine was cheaper and faster so he gave it to me on the spot.

[Promezclan]

I got my interview!

So that means I need to get the medical exam, which seems tricky in New York City. In all the threads people talk about getting only the vaccine transcript and avoiding the full exam to save money, but no one explains how or why they are able to do thatt. Isn't everyone required to have the full medical exam?

[BipBop]

Congratulations.

I contacted a Lawyer. Was advised things are crazy with USCIS. The previous administration cut the wings of USCIS (basically made the case processing slower each year). Then they had lack of funding and then the COVID crisis. Things are taking much longer so just got to be patient with them. The lawyer mentioned, if you didn't receive any rejection notice or negative statement from USCIS, then it is ok.

Was also advised that we should be getting the Work Permit anytime soon. Maybe in March (hopefully!). So the waiting game continues.

Guess got to be patient with USCIS this time...

This is comforting. We filed the application ourselves so its nice to hear this information coming from a lawyer.
Thank you for sharing!
Hopefully we get at least EAD this month!!

[h_saria]

My interview has been scheduled! So exciting!

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Congratulations.

I contacted a Lawyer. Was advised things are crazy with USCIS. The previous administration cut the wings of USCIS (basically made the case processing slower each year). Then they had lack of funding and then the COVID crisis. Things are taking much longer so just got to be patient with them. The lawyer mentioned, if you didn't receive any rejection notice or negative statement from USCIS, then it is ok.

Was also advised that we should be getting the Work Permit anytime soon. Maybe in March (hopefully!). So the waiting game continues.

Guess got to be patient with USCIS this time...

[Rafael1993]

My interview has been scheduled! So exciting!

My timeline so far:
PD 06/30/2020. Chicago field office.

-01/27/20: Same sex couple, married to USC.
-06/29/20: Package I-130, I-130A, I-131, I-485, I-693, I-765, I-864, I-864 joint sponsor and I-944 sent via certified mail USPS.
-06/30/20: Delivered by USPS and signed by Chicago lockbox T Thomas.
-07/25/20: Checks cashed.
-07/30/20: Text messages received with case confirmation numbers.
-07/31/20: Received NOA's in the mail.
-08/05/20: Received RFIE notification from USCIS for I-485, letter to follow via mail.
-08/10/20: Received RFIE in the mail asking for my partner's pay stubs for the last 6 months and letter of employment.
-09/18/20: Mailed out RFIE to Lee-Summit's office.
-09/21/20: USCIS confirms they've received RFIE.
-10/27/2020: Called USCIS regarding biometrics appointment not yet scheduled. USCIS send E-Request to Chicago FO.
-11/10/2020: Immigration officer reaches out to me via phone call to explain the reason I haven't received a biometrics appointment, appointment will come eventually.
-11/23/2020: USCIS files another E-Request for biometrics.
-12/04/2020: USCIS confirms biometrics appointment has been scheduled and letter with details is in the mail already.
-12/05/2020: Biometrics appointment scheduled for December 21st 2020.
-12/21/2020: Biometrics taken.
-12/22/2020: Biometrics applied to cases.
-12/29/2020: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview.
-02/26/2021: Interview has been scheduled. Letter in the mail already.

Congratulations!!
let us know the interview date when you have it

[Johnny6751]

My interview has been scheduled! So exciting!

My timeline so far:
PD 06/30/2020. Chicago field office.

-01/27/20: Same sex couple, married to USC.
-06/29/20: Package I-130, I-130A, I-131, I-485, I-693, I-765, I-864, I-864 joint sponsor and I-944 sent via certified mail USPS.
-06/30/20: Delivered by USPS and signed by Chicago lockbox T Thomas.
-07/25/20: Checks cashed.
-07/30/20: Text messages received with case confirmation numbers.
-07/31/20: Received NOA's in the mail.
-08/05/20: Received RFIE notification from USCIS for I-485, letter to follow via mail.
-08/10/20: Received RFIE in the mail asking for my partner's pay stubs for the last 6 months and letter of employment.
-09/18/20: Mailed out RFIE to Lee-Summit's office.
-09/21/20: USCIS confirms they've received RFIE.
-10/27/2020: Called USCIS regarding biometrics appointment not yet scheduled. USCIS send E-Request to Chicago FO.
-11/10/2020: Immigration officer reaches out to me via phone call to explain the reason I haven't received a biometrics appointment, appointment will come eventually.
-11/23/2020: USCIS files another E-Request for biometrics.
-12/04/2020: USCIS confirms biometrics appointment has been scheduled and letter with details is in the mail already.
-12/05/2020: Biometrics appointment scheduled for December 21st 2020.
-12/21/2020: Biometrics taken.
-12/22/2020: Biometrics applied to cases.
-12/29/2020: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview.
-02/26/2021: Interview has been scheduled. Letter in the mail already.