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My husband and I had our interview today, had a great officer and were approved on the spot. After we got out of the field office I received a notification that “New Card Is Being Produced”. 

 

While the I-485 changed case status quickly, the I-130 still has not changed status online and shows “received”. 
 

I’m wondering, will the I-130 change case status online as well? I was reading that if the I-485 is approved, then it means that the underlying I-130 has been approved as well. Is this correct? 
 

Thank you!

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An I-485 via marriage cannot be approved without an approved I-130.  The I-130 is the basis for the Adjustment of Status.   Congratulations!!!

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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57 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

An I-485 via marriage cannot be approved without an approved I-130.  The I-130 is the basis for the Adjustment of Status.   Congratulations!!!

Thank you so much! So you think we have nothing to worry about even if the status online didn’t update for the I-130? 

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5 minutes ago, JBBJ said:

Thank you so much! So you think we have nothing to worry about even if the status online didn’t update for the I-130? 

I wouldn't worry about it. 

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Congratulations on this great news. :) 

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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17 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

I wouldn't worry about it. 

My online status updated this morning to “Case was Approved” for both the I-485 and the I-130.  Thank you again for the advice! 

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19 hours ago, JBBJ said:

Thank you so much! So you think we have nothing to worry about even if the status online didn’t update for the I-130? 

My I-130 last status change was 2066 days ago and still states “Case was received”

 

congratulations on your GC 

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H1B: Feb 2001 (London)

L1A:  Jan 2014 (London)

AOS: May 24th 2016 - June 20th 2017

N400: March 23rd 2020 - June 29th 2021

Passport: July 1st 2021 - August 30th 2021

Social Security: July 1st 2021 - October 5th 2021

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African Zealot   1,453

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23 hours ago, JBBJ said:

I’m wondering, will the I-130 change case status online as well?

For many people the I-130 status never changes, or sometimes only  after several months or years. It’s irrelevant because the 485 approval couldn’t happen without it so it’s implied.

 

Congratulations!
 

Sometimes while forgetting how stressful the process was, in momentary flashes of nostalgia I wish I could relive the process again and the excitement of getting approval notifications. Then I snap out of it and quickly come back to my senses. 😁

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4 hours ago, African Zealot said:

For many people the I-130 status never changes, or sometimes only  after several months or years. It’s irrelevant because the 485 approval couldn’t happen without it so it’s implied.

 

Congratulations!
 

Sometimes while forgetting how stressful the process was, in momentary flashes of nostalgia I wish I could relive the process again and the excitement of getting approval notifications. Then I snap out of it and quickly come back to my senses. 😁

After some research yesterday I did notice many people experiencing this, I guess I was quite lucky as at the end the status online did change to approved this morning. 
 

Thank you so much! It’s definitely a stressful and lengthy process, but can also be very rewarding. 

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