(K1) Got green card after 5 months and no interview? Am I misunderstanding?

[Aelius 7]

I crossed the border in June and got married in June, then I got my biometrics done in September. Just this week I got an ID card in the mail that says "Permanent Resident", is green, and looks like other cards I see on Google Images when I search "US green card".

 

But I'm confused. First, the USCIS website says processing times for the field office near me are several multiples longer than the time I've waited. But more importantly, I haven't even gone to the interview yet.

 

Am I misunderstanding what card I got? Did I get it in error? Is there an additional card I'll get after the interview? Am I still considered in the AOS stage? What are the limitations on me at this time (e.g., can I work? Can I travel outside the US?)

 

Much appreciated!

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

Sounds like you hit the jackpot.  Congratulations...... You are a lucky legal resident.  Remember-  Removal of Conditions awaits you in 2 years. 

Edited November 16, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[K1visaHopeful 2,841]

2 hours ago, Aelius said:

 

But I'm confused. First, the USCIS website says processing times for the field office near me are several multiples longer than the time I've waited.

LFO is determined by zipcode not location. Did you look yours up on the Field Office Locator website to confirm?

2 hours ago, Aelius said:

But more importantly, I haven't even gone to the interview yet.

Interview is 50/50 chance. 

2 hours ago, Aelius said:

Am I misunderstanding what card I got?

Maybe. Can't say for sure without looking at it. 

2 hours ago, Aelius said:

Did I get it in error?

Maybe but that's doubtful.

2 hours ago, Aelius said:

Is there an additional card I'll get after the interview?

No. Unless you didn't get a GC now. As above, interview is 50/50.

2 hours ago, Aelius said:

Am I still considered in the AOS stage?

With an approved GC? No. You are a CPR.

2 hours ago, Aelius said:

What are the limitations on me at this time (e.g., can I work?

If it's a GC, yes.

2 hours ago, Aelius said:

Can I travel outside the US?)

If it's a GC, yes.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

19 hours ago, Aelius said:

crossed the border in June

Exactly what do you mean?

[OldUser 6,881]

2 hours ago, Rocio0010 said:

Exactly what do you mean?

Based on history, the OP probably came on K-1. But good question to make sure OP was inspected and admitted properly.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

6 hours ago, OldUser said:

Based on history, the OP probably came on K-1. But good question to make sure OP was inspected and admitted properly.

Yeah. To me “cross the border” has a negative connotation, but I might be wrong

[eddieshere 0]

it means you sent in documentation where they felt confident you met the burden of proof and waived the interview.

 

you did well sir

[DarkBlood999 13]

Congratulations! It happens. My husband had his green card in hand in less than 3 months (submitted AOS toward the end of May and got the green card in the beginning of August with no interview required). We were confused and surprised, but happy!