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Hii guys im a march filer i already posted that here before i just want to let you guys know that i recieved an email from uscis saying that my EAD is bieng produced and its gonna be mailed soon . Just to mention that i applied for and expedite based on job offer letter on April 9 . So good luck for you guys in the rest of this journey.  

Good morning everyone. My wife Rugile and I completed our K-1 Visa and moved to Tucson back in November. I was able to expedite that process down to 2 months and 5 days due to military factors. We've now submitted our AOS, EAD, and AP documents. My wife is Lithuanian and I'm an American Military member. I'm following this thread in hopes of gaining better situational awareness for our own timeline and also providing some for others. Our timeline is as follows..
 
Entered the US on K-1 Visa: 30 November 2017
Married: 20 Jan 2018
In-processed as Military Spouse: 29 January 2018
Applied for SSN: 30 January 2018
Received SSC: 05 February 2018
Mailed Package to Chicago Lockbox: 08 March 2018
Package received: 10 March 2018
NOA1: 12 March 2018
Payment Accepted: 27 March 2018
Biometrics Appt: 16 April 2018
Fingerprint Review Completed: 23 April 2018
"Ready to Schedule Interview" Notice: 23 April 2018
 
Current Number of Days in AOS Process: 46 Days
 
     We planned our Honeymoon based on earlier AP timelines with a leaving date of 21 July 2018. We are hoping to have the Travel Document in hand prior to the 120 day mark as our vacation/flights are already paid for. However, the EAD and AOS are not as big of concern for us at the moment. From my own research, the current average is around 135 days from receipt to AP card delivery. Any additional information would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise, I'm happy to share updates to help each other along the process. 
 
Thanks,
 
Brock

My interview was at the DC office, which is actually located in Fairfax, VA. It was scheduled for 12.15 pm but we got there around 11.35. After going through security, we were directed to the interview waiting area, which was upstairs. I proceeded to check in but was told to wait 10 minutes since it was too early. At that time there were hardly anybody there, maybe one or two other couple. After waiting for a bit, I checked in at the counter by giving the lady the interview notice and was told to wait till my name was called. By then more and more people arrived and by 12.15 the entire waiting area were almost full of people. 
 
We didn't wait too long. The IO came out and called my name maybe 5-10 minutes after 12.15. She brought us in to her office and asked us to sit down. She asked for our IDs and my passport. She started by explaining the procedures for the interview. She would first verify the information in the applications that we submitted, then she would ask my husband a few questions, then me. It seemed that she had already gone through the application as the forms were all jotted and marked in red ink. She asked my husband his name, date of birth, address, previous address, occupation, father and mother's names and dates of birth. She asked me more or less the same things, just to be sure that the answers match what was written in the application forms.
 
Then she proceeded to ask questions about our relationship (I am a bit blurry on which questions were asked to me or my husband but these are the things that she asked):
- how we met
- when we got married 
- where we got married
- who married us
- who came with us
- what we did after the ceremony
- how, why and where we decided to get married
- how our parents reacted when we told them that we were gonna get married
- what we do on the weekends, free time, etc
- where we currently live, i.e. is it a house/apartment etc
- significant events that happened since we started dating until we got married
- where and when we have traveled
- why we moved from Baltimore to San Francisco to DC
 
The entire time she took copious notes on her computer (we couldn't see what she wrote but she was typing away diligently) and she seemed to really care about our timeline and details, even asking how to spell the names of a couple friends that I mentioned. Then she asked if there is more evidence that we'd like to add to the file. I gave her a joint bank account statement, renters insurance, statements of rent payment showing that we both pay rent for the same place and also a photo album. She went through every page of the photo album (I printed about 100 photos) and she asked us who some people in the photos were. She took a few photos to keep. Then she went through the standard yes or no questions in the i-485 form. 
 
After that she said that our case was an 'obvious approval' but because she was new (apparently it was her first day interviewing) she needed her supervisor to sign off on it first. She said we should hear from them soon. All in all I thought she was very thorough but also professional and nice. The interview lasted at least 40 minutes.

Guys quick updates uscis finaly gave me call back and the officer said that they are working on my case and should have interview notice in my mail soon . I don't know how did this happen but it happened . Thanks God 

There was a discussion around this topic back in February and I saw some folks last year from August and other months been waived. Anyway, this should clarify/answer your question;
 
Source: https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume7-PartA-Chapter5.html#footnote-2
VJ Discussion around same topic: 
 
A. Interview Waiver Criteria
1. Waiver Criteria
USCIS has the ability to waive an interview. [2] Adjustment of status interviews are generally waived for applicants in the following classifications:
•Applicants clearly ineligible;
•Unmarried children of U.S. citizens, if not filed as part of a family pack;
•Parents of U.S. citizens;
•Fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens who married within 90 days, and their children;
•Asylee and refugee cases in which the applicant has previously been interviewed by an asylum or refugee officer; [3] and
•Unmarried children (under age 14) of lawful permanent residents.

I just got the same notice on my email!!! This is crazy I didnt expect it AT ALL!!! 
 
P.S. Looks like our cases are on the same desk as we got almost identical timelines

What are people's AOS statuses for Texas, particularly in San Antonio? 

Hi!
 
The category is (C) (9), for an 1 year valid EAD. If you put the (a) (6) category, your EAD only would be valid while  I-94 valid date.

My husband completed his biometrics today. Process went by quick but some of the employees were rude and impatient.. 

Hi and good to see You here, I remember you from last years K1Feb Thread  I will recommand your husband to look for a job even without ead and once get contract he can ask for expedite his petition for ead  I saw people doing it at other threads and it looks like it is working most of the time  at least he will be busy and got nothing to lose  hope I helped and crossing Fingers for your process! 

We are finally married! It was a wonderful day 
 
I bought a printer today to begin tackling AOS this week, wish me luck!
 
Hope everyone is doing good!

Hey guys! Sorry I didn't update sooner, my POE went great. I got grilled a little by the officer but by the end of the conversation he was nice and joking with me. I should add when I was waiting to be seen by the officer I overheard him say to his colleague 'alright, let's interrogate the next one' then he called my name.
 
Here's me & my soon to be hubby!
 
Oh and here's my Lola who also made it safe and sound and is settling in perfectly ❤

We got married yesterday— 11.11.2017.
 
Thank you so much VisaJourney and, especially, to our fellow February filers. Congrats to us all! 

hi)) have been missing for a while. we got married on 21 October in Las vegas!!! 
had just 3 friends with us , and after wedding had nice trip to Valley of fire and Red rock canyon)))
wish everybody happiness and be with their loved ones))) thank you everybody at this thread, it was very very helpful!!!
 

Just sent our AOS package out and I am hoping that all goes well. The processing times seem a bit daunting but I have hope.
 
We got married on Sept 1 at the courthouse, and now we are nearing 2 months.
 
 
 
Its been going great!!! We have adjusted quickly, though the feeling hasn't changed form when we used to visit, we just realize we were already acting like we were together. It does bum her out that she can't work yet, and finances are still something we are continuing to navigate and find the perfect fit, but at least she has a chance to pursue the career change she was wanting. 
 
Hoping everyone's process goes fast and smooth!

We are MARRIED!! I still can't believe it! Waking up next to him every day is like the most wonderful dream that I don't have to wake up from. We are so grateful for all the support and encouragement from our fellow VJers. Best wishes to everyone!

WE DID IT!!!! We got married on 23rd September at the most beautiful place! What a journey it has been so far! The patience is truly rewarding. 

Successful POE. Toto and Minky together again. Today starts day two of forever 
 

 
I will post some real wedding pictures of us in a couple weeks if they turn out ok. My fiancee made the image above and I thought it was cute. 
 
Good luck to those still waiting. I am rooting for you.
 
 
 

hey all, please sending me prayer my interview date on Aug, 22th.
 
God bless you all ..

You are about to embark on a wild ride that makes anything you see at an amusement park seem tame. I commend all of you for actually thinking about preparing for your partner's arrival. Things I wished I had done:
1. Knew more about early marriage issues (it was both of our 1st marriages). Understanding the dynamics at play, especially the power dynamics. So read some marriage manuals if you have time.
2. Knew more about her health issues and connected it with the new environment. It's really dry here with lots of different stuff floating in the air that absolutely wreaked havoc on her allergies.
3. Lined up a personal doctor for her that she could see in the first month of her arrival.
4. Understood better her transportation preferences. I thought she would feel comfortable riding a bicycle. Huh uh, that didn't work.
5. I wished I had taken her to the only Colombia restaurant in the region (one in Albuquerque) within the first week or month. Home food is important.
 
I was slow to do all of these things. Way too slow. And it caused conflict. There are many, many other things I should have done too.
 
Remember, you are the petiitioner. You already live in this culture. All you have to do is adapt to the marriage. The beneficiary has to adapt to the culture and the marriage and being far, far away from her family and friends. Which means... you need to do all the listening. Less talking, more listening. Every little thing that he/she might say in those first few weeks could be hugely important. Don't forget or dismiss anything. Take care of his/her health... that's probably #1. If you have to work for 8 hours a day, make sure the remaining 16 hours are devoted to your partner. Even if your partner knows english, and even if english is their first language, don't be put off by having to make calls on their behalf. It's initmidating to them all of the crazy things we do, day to day.
 
Best of luck! I know you'll do great because you're already asking the right questions.
 

After almost 8 months and an absolutely crazy last 24 hours my fiancée has his interview tomorrow! We were originally scheduled for Sept 4th but we contacted the embassy asked to be put on the waitlist for a closer interview date and contacted our congressman. After 10 business days of waiting for a response form the embassy our congressman sent a follow up email Wednesday at 10am. Wednesday at 4:50pm a call came that the embassy had an opening for Friday!
 
My fiancée has yet to get his medical done so we were feeling a bit down because it was obvious there was no way to get it done with less than 48 hours. Congressman messaged the embassy saying we didn't have the medical done yet but that we would try to get it done for Friday. Embassy messages back saying it's not a big deal, come to the interview and drop off the medical once you receive it! 
 
We are on our way! Fiancée is on his way to Santiago now for the interview tomorrow! We are so excited and hoping that everything turns out smoothly!

My fiancee just did her medical. She did so well. I am so proud of her.  

IN TRANSIT TO DELHI!!! WOOOT!!!

I agree! There are so many Texas people. I vote for a Hill Country trip

It got even more real today... I bought my round trip ticket to Brazil and then my girlfriends ticket for her trip to the United States... I made sure we had the same plane ride and that she got all window seats because this will be her first time flying and who doesn't like window seats 😆 I live in North Mississippi right at the state line of TN... Memphis, TN international airport is 15 minutes from my house but I decided to leave out of Little Rock, AR because it literally saved me hundreds of dollars to do this... it's about a 3 hour drive from my house if that. I leave December 01 and we both return to Mississippi on the day before Christmas Eve, December 23. I spent Christmas in Brazil last year and she will spend her first Christmas in the United States with me and my family. Needless to say this is all so exciting and nerve wrecking. We will have about a week and a half together moving into our own place after we arrive here and after Christmas... we are thinking we will probably do a New Year's Day ceremony to tie the knot. It's so crazy to think about.