September 2013 AOS, I-130 Concurrent Filers

[SRK123 0]

hi msangela,

That's great! I hope you recieve the notice shortly.

can you eloborate little more on your interviews with what questions he asked and the documents that he asked during the interview? My interview is in next 2 weeks.. your inputs will really help and make us more comfortable :-) thanks a lot.

Our interview went well but the IO didn't approve us on the spot and he said that he will mail a notice in a week or a month about his decision. Maybe because our PD is not yet current.

[dhp 0]

Our interview went well but the IO didn't approve us on the spot and he said that he will mail a notice in a week or a month about his decision. Maybe because our PD is not yet current.

Hello,

Can you please share some more details if it is possible?

What kind of question they asked? I have interview in LA next to next week.

Which document they asked?

[msangela 0]

The IO asked how, where and when we met, is there any proposal, did our parents know about our marriage, what did we do after the wedding, future plans and don't forget to bring all documents that will prove your marriage like insurance, ownership, bank statements, photos, etc.

The IO will only asked basic questions about your relationship before and after your marriage. You just need to prove that your marriage is real.

Good luck for your interview guys!

[LPR_filer 2]

Congratulations on the good interview MsAngela.

I hope your I-130 gets approved soon online.

Keep us posted...

[LPR_filer 2]

DHP,

how did your interview go?

MsAngela,

Any update to your case status online or in mail?

[msangela 0]

DHP,

how did your interview go?

MsAngela,

Any update to your case status online or in mail?

No updates.

[dhp 0]

DHP,

how did your interview go?

MsAngela,

Any update to your case status online or in mail?

Hello,

Interview went good. They asked all kind of question to me and my wife.

At the end Officer told me, I like to make decision today but since PD is not current, I can't.

I am going to send all document back they will let you know decision when PD become available.

And Officer gave me letter mentioned this statement.

[LPR_filer 2]

Congratulations dhp on a successful interview.

when you have time, do list out the questions and documents/pics you had to show to support the questions they asked.

Also, did the IO have to say anything about approving I-130? I read in other forums where in some cases even if PD is not current they approved the I-130 (but not I-485).

Keep us posted as to how the online status changes for both of these as well....

I read on other forums that 485 goes back to Initial Review for folks whose PD is not current.

[dhp 0]

Congratulations dhp on a successful interview.

when you have time, do list out the questions and documents/pics you had to show to support the questions they asked.

Also, did the IO have to say anything about approving I-130? I read in other forums where in some cases even if PD is not current they approved the I-130 (but not I-485).

Keep us posted as to how the online status changes for both of these as well....

I read on other forums that 485 goes back to Initial Review for folks whose PD is not current.

No, IO didn't mention any thing for I-130, even I don't think IO has it i-130 copy, I am not sure,But when IO start interview, very was for I-485 application.

For online status, For I-130 I have initial review from day one, I got update but that's due to my address change.

For I-485 It went back to initial review, but it looks like due to my address change request.

[raz0407 1]

Our interview went well. The officer asked us usual question like, how we met, who proposed who, what did your family think of it, where did u go for honeymoon etc. Very basic questions.

my thoughts to you all,

• Go 100% prepared in terms of your documents. Please make extra copy of all your joint documents, passport, green card, state IDs, marriage license and photos. The officer will be at ease if you have everything properly prepared and they don’t have waste their time arranging your documents in file. Please make sure you go with most updated employment letter and paychecks, W2 (if u hv received for 2013).
• Needless to say, dress professionally and don’t be nervous. I hear most of the officers are friendly.
• We took attorney with us just so we are at ease. You don’t need to if there is no complication in your case. We didn’t have any complication but I just wanted have a piece of mind. He didn’t contribute much in our interview but I still don’t regret the decision of taking him along with us. Again, its personal preference. Remember, it will cost you money.

Overall, the officer approved our I130 and said, 485 can be approved but will have to wait till the date becomes current. She said, it will go into the system and your case will just wait for visa# to be available. Funny part is, initially the office handed us over approval letter, saying she is approing our green card. She assuming our PD is current. Our attorney corrected her and she double checked. It was a right thing to do, as they would find out when they will actually enter the info in the system.

Good luck to all!!

[raz0407 1]

Just one thing that i want to mention, though, the officer said, she is approving our I130, the status online went back to Initial review. this is the message,: " your name was updated relating to your I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS.".

we got same update online for 1485.

Our interview went well. The officer asked us usual question like, how we met, who proposed who, what did your family think of it, where did u go for honeymoon etc. Very basic questions.

my thoughts to you all,

• Go 100% prepared in terms of your documents. Please make extra copy of all your joint documents, passport, green card, state IDs, marriage license and photos. The officer will be at ease if you have everything properly prepared and they don’t have waste their time arranging your documents in file. Please make sure you go with most updated employment letter and paychecks, W2 (if u hv received for 2013).
• Needless to say, dress professionally and don’t be nervous. I hear most of the officers are friendly.
• We took attorney with us just so we are at ease. You don’t need to if there is no complication in your case. We didn’t have any complication but I just wanted have a piece of mind. He didn’t contribute much in our interview but I still don’t regret the decision of taking him along with us. Again, its personal preference. Remember, it will cost you money.

Overall, the officer approved our I130 and said, 485 can be approved but will have to wait till the date becomes current. She said, it will go into the system and your case will just wait for visa# to be available. Funny part is, initially the office handed us over approval letter, saying she is approing our green card. She assuming our PD is current. Our attorney corrected her and she double checked. It was a right thing to do, as they would find out when they will actually enter the info in the system.

Good luck to all!!

[LPR_filer 2]

Congratulations raz0407 and thank you for your detailed experience.

please keep us posted regarding your I-130 status.... Going back to Initial Review is quite common, but name updation is something i havent come across.

Congrats again! rest easy...

[raz0407 1]

Thanks LPR_filer!

Now that I think, the name updating on notification is probably due to the change of attorney on my record. I hired local attorney (different than the one who filed my papers initially) to come with us for the interview. We had to submit G28 form at time of the interview. I assuming, the officer updated name of the new attorney in their system.

As far as initial review goes, its bit contradictory to what officer told us. She clearly told us, she is approving I130. May by she realized later that she can’t. Not sure what the rule is on approving I130 if interview went fine. Do u think, they will approve both when my date is current? That’s what officer told us but I doubt she know the whole process accurately. My case is with MSC, they are current processing applications with PD March 2013. Not sure when they will get to Sept cases.

Congratulations raz0407 and thank you for your detailed experience.

please keep us posted regarding your I-130 status.... Going back to Initial Review is quite common, but name updation is something i havent come across.

Congrats again! rest easy...

Edited January 28, 2014 by raz0407

[LPR_filer 2]

Thanks LPR_filer!

Now that I think, the name updating on notification is probably due to the change of attorney on my record. I hired local attorney (different than the one who filed my papers initially) to come with us for the interview. We had to submit G28 form at time of the interview. I assuming, the officer updated name of the new attorney in their system.

As far as initial review goes, its bit contradictory to what officer told us. She clearly told us, she is approving I130. May by she realized later that she can’t. Not sure what the rule is on approving I130 if interview went fine. Do u think, they will approve both when my date is current? That’s what officer told us but I doubt she know the whole process accurately. My case is with MSC, they are current processing applications with PD March 2013. Not sure when they will get to Sept cases.

ah ok! that probably explains the name updation.

I have come across cases where a few folks I-130 got approved after the interview (in about 2-3 days time after interview)

and some cases, where I-130 just moved to Initial Review and stayed there..... i'm talking about folks whose PD is after Sept 8th.

There doesnt seem to be a set pattern...

I think our file will be sent back to NBC.... and they will re-open when the PD becomes current... and probably both will be approved at the same time.

[raz0407 1]

Hmm... My priority date is 27-Sept. I hope the officer does what she said during the interview.. Let's see.

Now, we just have to wait for PD to become current. What is your research says? do u think it will become current anytime soon. One of the PD date calculator website said, it will be current in March but who know what their assumptions are. We both are so close to being current.. especially you. You missed it by 3 days