APRIL 2018 AOS FILERS

[frisbieprods 47]

We went to the interview yesterday...all good! Our location was Sacramento.

 

We arrived about 30 mins before, as we were supposed to. We probably waited about 20-30 mins after our scheduled interview time. Once we were called in, it went incredibly fast. I'd say we were in and out in about 10 minutes. Despite being way over-prepared (worth it for the peace of mind. though), we really didn't need much of what we brought. The interviewer went through the case, asked a few of the YES/NO questions as he flipped through the pages, and then asked my wife about whether she was working (yes), and where that is. To my surprise, no questions were directed towards me. He did collect the evidence we brought that shows our address together - we gave him whatever we brought. He offered to make copies but we had already come prepared with those, which sped things up. Lastly, He said "Let's just say I looked at your photos and they were amazing," and then said we were approved pending a background check. Didn't get the news until this morning, but approved and a new card is on the way...once we get that, we'll feel a lot better and will head to the DMV to get that expired license up and running again!

[QED 21]

On 8/1/2019 at 12:51 PM, Wouter Erwee said:

Anyone on this thread in the Seattle area?  Just wanting to see in anyone has had any updates?  I received a weird update on my case a while ago?

It's a system error. However, your interview is around the corner if you've been in the process for about 8 months without any RFEs, and you are filing from California, for example. 

[QED 21]

On 8/4/2019 at 1:30 AM, QN&CD said:

Hi guys, quick question about medical exam. If someone already completed the interview, please advise.

 

I applied i485 along with medical exam in April 2018, my interview date is September 2019 (more than 1 year since applying). I am converting from F1 visa. Location: San Francisco

 

Do I need to make a new medical exam and bring it to the green card interview? 

 

Many thanks.

I don't think you need to. They have accepted that their process is slow and putting the burden on the applicants is unfair. Last I checked, they had amended the medicals to be good for 2 years, so you're okay. 

[Peter Davis 1]

Hi all,

SF resident here - Finally received my AOS interview notice for the 19 September! I originally entered the US on a K1 visa.

 

A couple of questions:

-My interview notice was sent to my old address in SF (luckily I still have access and was able to receive this letter). I had already updated my address earlier this year and had this confirmed by a level 1 agent when I called. Obviously, this didn't update properly through all the USCIS systems.... sigh..
Assuming I am granted my conditional green card, what is the best way to ensure this will be sent to my new address? Should this be done on the day of the interview? Has anyone else experienced this before?

 

-my medical was completed in April 2018. Is this still valid ? I want to confirm that the validity period is 2 years.

 

Thank you!

 

[frisbieprods 47]

12 hours ago, Peter Davis said:

Hi all,

SF resident here - Finally received my AOS interview notice for the 19 September! I originally entered the US on a K1 visa.

 

A couple of questions:

-My interview notice was sent to my old address in SF (luckily I still have access and was able to receive this letter). I had already updated my address earlier this year and had this confirmed by a level 1 agent when I called. Obviously, this didn't update properly through all the USCIS systems.... sigh..
Assuming I am granted my conditional green card, what is the best way to ensure this will be sent to my new address? Should this be done on the day of the interview? Has anyone else experienced this before?

 

-my medical was completed in April 2018. Is this still valid ? I want to confirm that the validity period is 2 years.

 

Thank you!

 

I would guess it'd be best to call and let them know it didn't work, or bring it up at the end of the interview if possible. 

 

The medical exam Q has been asked a few times, and I see different answers from different people. We opted to get a new one just in case - peace of mind - and the interviewer didn't even ask for it. We went somewhere in Oakland, and it was $285. Happy to ask my wife for the link if you want it!

[SonK 15]

16 hours ago, Peter Davis said:

Hi all,

SF resident here - Finally received my AOS interview notice for the 19 September! I originally entered the US on a K1 visa.

 

A couple of questions:

-My interview notice was sent to my old address in SF (luckily I still have access and was able to receive this letter). I had already updated my address earlier this year and had this confirmed by a level 1 agent when I called. Obviously, this didn't update properly through all the USCIS systems.... sigh..
Assuming I am granted my conditional green card, what is the best way to ensure this will be sent to my new address? Should this be done on the day of the interview? Has anyone else experienced this before?

 

-my medical was completed in April 2018. Is this still valid ? I want to confirm that the validity period is 2 years.

 

Thank you!

 

-You can verify the address with the interviewing officer. In my case, the interview notice never arrived in my mailbox but my approval notice and GC once I verified with the IO. (I had called USCIS Level 2 officer, and they sent me the interview notice copy by email to print out and bring to the interview.)

 

-AOS from K1, no need to retake the medical exam, as you already submitted yours (the one you had in your home country) at the US border. Bring your vaccination record (that the US customs officer gave back to you after opening the sealed package). Print out the instructions for Form I-693, bring it to the interview, and show page 7-8 to the IO just in case. 

Edited August 28, 2019 by SonK

[Wouter Erwee 11]

Hi All,

 

I finally got my interview here in Seattle.  

 

On the list of documents it asked for the I-692 Completed Medical Exam in a Sealed Envelope.  However when I arrive here in the US, the Border Patrol agent at LAX opened this envelope and removed some stuff.  Me being nervous did not think anything of this.  However now checking my Medical Envelope the only item in there that is left is my XRAY info and Vaccination card/report.

 

Should I be worried?

 

It does say in the description (Unless Already Submitted)

 

Thoughts?

 

Any other tips on preparing for my AOS interview...

 

Thanks

[QN&CD 14]

Hi guys, please advise if you in similar situation. I am converting from F1 to green card holder through AOS in San Francisco.

 

I got AOS interview about 2 weeks ago. The interview went well, but the interviewer said she cannot do anything other than interviewing, since my i130 is still pending. I was surprised, since I believe that we would approve both of them at the same time. Until now I still have no updates about neither of these forms.

 

1. Please share your experience if you went to the AOS interview and your i130 was pending. 

2. Anyone here got the renewal EAD card ? I applied since March 2019 and still did not get the renewal card. 

 

Thanks.

 

 

[krissy002 11]

On 8/17/2019 at 2:30 AM, QN&CD said:

It looks like they might extend only 6 months for me too. So if we get the green cards , we need to come back to dmv for renewal again. haizzzz

I was surprised but my husband got his new DL valid for the next 5 yrs.

[Wouter Erwee 11]

Hi All,

 

Feeling very discouraged here.  I had my interview in Seattle on the 18th of Sept after almost a year and a half of waiting.  The interview went really well but as per norm the lady mentioned she could not give us an answer right away and this is the way they do all the cases.  After some research I found this is quite normal and everyone received "Card is now being produced" a few hours or days later.  However I am still waiting for any notification.  Is this normal???  All my status says is:

 

Your interview for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number MSC1891039917, was completed, and your case must be reviewed. We will mail you a notice if we make a decision or take further action. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

 

Does anyone know if there is a way to query this or do I simply just need to wait...?

 

This is making me very anxious.

Thoughts?

 

[Chef’s Wife 21]

Hey Wouter Erwee, did they mail you the letter (decision) and then the card? Because your case is still pending online. 3 weeks. Insane.

 

As per “simply waiting”, I might be mistaken but it’s 120 days.

 

Please let us know.

[Wouter Erwee 11]

2 hours ago, Chef’s Wife said:

Hey Wouter Erwee, did they mail you the letter (decision) and then the card? Because your case is still pending online. 3 weeks. Insane.

 

As per “simply waiting”, I might be mistaken but it’s 120 days.

 

Please let us know.

Hey Hey, No I am still waiting.  The only response I received was the letter they gave me at the end of the interview telling me they will reach out to me.  I called a few days ago and they said the only thing I can do is wait.  So frustrating!!

[Chef’s Wife 21]

It’s coming. All will be ok 👌 Please update us, but don’t be frustrated. They take their time now, this is how it works now. My attorney said. He told that everything goes to supervisor now, and then they proceed. 

[Peter Davis 1]

Hi all!

 

Big thank you to everyone who has contributed and provided assistance in this forum throughout this long process - I have finally received my green card (category CF1)!

 

I am looking to travel internationally later this month for a short vacation. Is there anything i need to carry (other than my new green card) ? This process has made me a little paranoid about travelling internationally, and I want to make sure I do it properly! Has anyone travelled using their new green card? Any advice is very much appreciated! 

[Sarah&Facundo 614]

26 minutes ago, Peter Davis said:

Hi all!

 

Big thank you to everyone who has contributed and provided assistance in this forum throughout this long process - I have finally received my green card (category CF1)!

 

I am looking to travel internationally later this month for a short vacation. Is there anything i need to carry (other than my new green card) ? This process has made me a little paranoid about travelling internationally, and I want to make sure I do it properly! Has anyone travelled using their new green card? Any advice is very much appreciated! 

 

My husband received his green card in February. We had traveled to his home country with advance parole before that. After receiving the green card, we traveled for four months this summer backpacking Europe. We re-entered without any issues. We are traveling to his home country next month for Christmas too. You're totally fine to travel.