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My 3 month eligibility was 4/30 but I didn't send my roc till mid may. Biometrics was schedule late June but I had it done early June because I was traveling.

Congrats! When did you send the ROC package and when was your biometrics? Need these dates so you can be added to the list.

Just wanted to share that I got card production email today. My noa date was 5/21/13 at vsc

Thank you all,,,,

Same here. Got the same message as above.

VKN....my timeline is almost the same as yours...I too am patiently waiting for the mail

Wanted to share my experience with y'all.

My interview was yesterday 7/28/11 for 9:45am at 26 Federal Plaza and we got there around 915 and waited till about 11am before we were called in. Just as above, we too had an asian officer. Walked us into the room and before we sat down, swore us in. He was kool, talkative and like to make jokes which was great. I am the applicant. He asked us for our ID, BC and Marriage Cert. and passport, which we gave him. Then he asked for joint documents. As I was going thru my bag to gather the docs, he was talking to my wife and would ask her questions pertaining to me, such as my previous address, and how many bro and sis I have, how we met, how long we dated and etc. SO then I gave him joint back accounts, cellphone bills, copy of health care cards, beneficiary designation confirmation letters and that was it. He continued to talk to my wife and asking her simple questions here and there. I dont think he asked me anything about my wife. Then he asked for pictures. My wife gave him a stack about an inch thick. We didnt have a photo album and so he just briefly went thru it and chose 2 to keep for filing. Then he ask all those 485 questions which i anwered NO to all. Then he said, THAT'S IT. You're GOOD. we were like, HUH??? DATS IT? which he responded, YES, YOU're APPROVED.

Overall, i think he was nice and interview was a little nerve wrecking but it really wasnt too bad. he didnt keep any of my cards and passport but he did STAMPED my applications. all in all, prob about 30 minutes in the office.

thank you all for all your inputs and insights and good luck to all of you.

WOOT WOOT!

I didnt think that there was any significance to obtaining the EAD but just part of the process.

thanks again for everything.

thanks for all your input...i have most of the items listed on the interview letter and i came here legally as a tourist with my parents.

My parents brought me here 20 years ago as a kid and I have lived in the states ever since. Needless to say, I've been out of status for the longest time. I have been working and once had an employer sponsored me(abt 5 years ago) but that fell apart when they couldnt show that they cant afford to pay my salary. A few months ago, I got married to a USC and file 765/130/485 and my interview is in about a week.

Do any of you see any problems with my interview? I am just nervous and looking for your thoughts.

WAnted to share wiht you all that I recevied my Interview Letter today for July 28, 2011 at Federal Plaza. I didnt get any text or email from USCIS.

Just wanted to update my status as I received a notice today that my EAD is being produced .

Is this a good sign? or is it irrelevant?

THanks!

Question for all you NYC filers. Which processing times do you look at? NBC only has I-765 times, what about 485 and 130?

After reading much, I just realized when my attorney submitted my applications, I didnt provide him with any supporting docs to show bonafide marriage. Therefore, I dont think it was submitted. Whats going to happen? RFE? delay?

Hello visa journey friends,

Where, who and when should we get my fiance's birth certificate translated for the AOS?

Thanks!

YOu can have anyone or someone you know who is fluent in your native language and english do the translation and then have it notarized. I had my cousin translated mine and she had it notraized.

Just go to the first appointment and show them both paperwork. Thats what I did a few days ago. Lady checking me in asked her supervisor, "WHY ARE THEY GETTING TWO APPOINTMENTS" Then the supervisor said, "NO PROBLEM, WE'LL DO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME"

Just wanted to add my timeline to this thread as I am also in NYC.

Thank you all for your replies.

If I dont get denied after interviewing, dont they stamp the passport?

I have a driver's license. ANd after i get my EAD, wouldnt that suffice as a form of ID?

The expired passport is not a problem, but since your passport is so old, you will need a current form of valid ID.

You could also check how your home country processes passports for citizens who are in a foreign country. If the embassy can't do it, you may be able to do it by mail.

Home country is Malaysia. PPl can renew their pasport abroad if they have an IC card(ID CARD). BUt i left at such a young age that I dont possess one and never been back.

What is your home country?

I came here 20 years ago. Overstayed with my parents.

I see nothing saying you can't go to an interview with an expired passport. (or even the biometrics).

How much time did you have on your passport when you first entered the US? (when did you enter?)

HI all...wondering if anyone can offer their 2 cents.

I was not allowed to renew my passport at the NY Embasssy and was told that i needed to return to home country to get it done. My Lawyer told me that I should have a valid passport when i have my interview.

What happens if i show up to the interview with an expired passport?

thanks in adavance.