September 2020 AOS Filers

[Skyman 289]

On 10/5/2021 at 9:26 PM, Skyman said:

9/29 interview

10/1 approved

10/5 card produced

10/6 Today's status changed to "USPS has picked up your card" and it gave me a tracking number. Looks like it was produced in Corbin, KY.

[Skyman 289]

On 10/5/2021 at 9:26 PM, Skyman said:

9/29 interview

10/1 approved

10/5 card produced

10/9  10 year card arrived today.

 

I handed it to her and said, Congratulations but be very careful not to loose it because it was very expensive.  She asked how much and her eyes got big when I told her the fee was $1500.  Then I said really, we are only living here for the last 13 months to get this so add in the cost of our car, furniture, rent, flights from the Philippines, etc. We've probably spent over $30k for that green card.  (Over 1.5 million Philippine pesos)

 

 

[iy2020 117]

I feel like I am one of the last people left waiting in this group, but I just got the notice that my interview has been scheduled! So excited/nervous!!

 

I asked EMMA and was informed that the interview is set for December 2, 2021 at 9:55 AM. Meaning that (if everything goes well) I'd be getting a 10-year green card since our 2nd wedding anniversary is this coming Monday 11/08.

 

Now off to schedule a medical appointment!

 

FO: Brooklyn, NYC.

 

Timeline (I removed stuff related to my EAD and AP renewal):

09/25/20: AOS package (I-130/I-485/I-765/I-944) mailed out via USPS.

09/27/20: Package received by USPS.

10/24/20: Received NOA1 in the mail. PD is 09/28/20.

01/05/21: Biometrics appointment completed. Case updated to show fingerprints were taken (I-486 & I-765).

01/05/21: I-131 mailed via UPS.

01/17/21: Received IOE receipt number for I-131 via text.

01/25/21: Received a biometrics reuse notice for I-131.

02/02/21: I-485 Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview.

02/04/21: Received I-693 deficiency notice in the mail.

02/09/21: Advance Parole document was produced.

02/16/21: AP in hand. 02/26/21:

New Card Is Being Produced (EAD).

03/04/21: EAD in hand.

11/04/21: Interview was scheduled for 12/02.

[nendu 86]

I am happy for you @iy2020 My case is still stuck at the case ready for interview stage since early July.

 

 

[iy2020 117]

11 hours ago, nendu said:

I am happy for you @iy2020 My case is still stuck at the case ready for interview stage since early July.

 

 

Thank you, and I’m sorry you’re still waiting. What’s your field office? Are you outside processing times?

[nendu 86]

3 hours ago, iy2020 said:

Thank you, and I’m sorry you’re still waiting. What’s your field office? Are you outside processing times?

Jacksonville. And no, it is not outside the processing time. Processing time's upper bound right now is 24.5 months. 

[nendu 86]

Good news, my interview was finally scheduled today. I don't know when it is. My guess is it is probably going to be some time in February. I must say, I feel bitter-sweet about this. One part of me wishes, it was delayed 3 more months so that my interview was past my 2-years anniversary of my marriage. But the other part says just take what you get and be happy about it that the interview was finally scheduled.

[Skyman 289]

4 hours ago, nendu said:

Good news, my interview was finally scheduled today. I don't know when it is. My guess is it is probably going to be some time in February. I must say, I feel bitter-sweet about this. One part of me wishes, it was delayed 3 more months so that my interview was past my 2-years anniversary of my marriage. But the other part says just take what you get and be happy about it that the interview was finally scheduled.

Finally. Congratulations. 

[Skyman 289]

On 1/13/2022 at 1:14 PM, nendu said:

Good news, my interview was finally scheduled today. I don't know when it is. My guess is it is probably going to be some time in February. I must say, I feel bitter-sweet about this. One part of me wishes, it was delayed 3 more months so that my interview was past my 2-years anniversary of my marriage. But the other part says just take what you get and be happy about it that the interview was finally scheduled.

So I think you are last one in this thread at least of those posting.  Did you have your interview yet? Go ok?

[nendu 86]

On 2/11/2022 at 5:57 AM, Skyman said:

So I think you are last one in this thread at least of those posting.  Did you have your interview yet? Go ok?

@Skyman Long story. My interview initially got scheduled for 2/23. Then I got a phone call in mid February early (before 8:00 am) one Saturday morning from an unknown number. It was Jacksonville USCIS calling. I did not take the call as I was asleep. They left a voicemail saying my interview was being postponed to February 28th. I got a bunch of letter in the next few days from various USCIS offices notifying me of cancellation and re-schedule.

 

The interview on 2/28 went well. It was a quick interview. We were only asked how we met and how the relationship progressed. I was also asked to explain why I did not file a I-864. I explained why ... because I have worked in USA for more than 40 quarters, hence that file is not needed. That is it. Followed by the yes/no questions from I-485. The whole interview lasted about 10 minutes. We were not asked to submit any documents. The case was approved and he said to expect the green card in 2-3 weeks.

 

Few other observations - The whole Jacksonville USCIS office looked empty. There were hardly 5-6 cars in the employee section of the parking lot, and another 7-8 in the visitor section. There were two other couples who came in behind us. That is the only people I saw come/go. Seems like they are still operating in a very limited capacity.

We had to wait in the waiting area for about an hour. The officer later explained that he was reviewing all my documents which was about a 5 inch thick file before he requested us to come to his office. I have legally lived in USA for about 19 years, hence I have had many USCIS related actions. Seems like all those documents related to my work-related authorizations were also in that file.

 

Earlier this week the card was mailed. It was supposed to be delivered on Friday. But it was not. USPS tracking is showing it is stuck in Jacksonville right now. So I am hoping Saturday is the day (fingers crossed) that I will be a permanent resident after living in USA for the past 18 years, 7 months and 17 days!!

[Skyman 289]

3 hours ago, nendu said:

@Skyman Long story. My interview initially got scheduled for 2/23. Then I got a phone call in mid February early (before 8:00 am) one Saturday morning from an unknown number. It was Jacksonville USCIS calling. I did not take the call as I was asleep. They left a voicemail saying my interview was being postponed to February 28th. I got a bunch of letter in the next few days from various USCIS offices notifying me of cancellation and re-schedule.

 

The interview on 2/28 went well. It was a quick interview. We were only asked how we met and how the relationship progressed. I was also asked to explain why I did not file a I-864. I explained why ... because I have worked in USA for more than 40 quarters, hence that file is not needed. That is it. Followed by the yes/no questions from I-485. The whole interview lasted about 10 minutes. We were not asked to submit any documents. The case was approved and he said to expect the green card in 2-3 weeks.

 

Few other observations - The whole Jacksonville USCIS office looked empty. There were hardly 5-6 cars in the employee section of the parking lot, and another 7-8 in the visitor section. There were two other couples who came in behind us. That is the only people I saw come/go. Seems like they are still operating in a very limited capacity.

We had to wait in the waiting area for about an hour. The officer later explained that he was reviewing all my documents which was about a 5 inch thick file before he requested us to come to his office. I have legally lived in USA for about 19 years, hence I have had many USCIS related actions. Seems like all those documents related to my work-related authorizations were also in that file.

 

Earlier this week the card was mailed. It was supposed to be delivered on Friday. But it was not. USPS tracking is showing it is stuck in Jacksonville right now. So I am hoping Saturday is the day (fingers crossed) that I will be a permanent resident after living in USA for the past 18 years, 7 months and 17 days!!

Well, finally.  Seems like yours should have gone pretty quickly.  Congrats!