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Not sure if this is helpful or relevant to you, but I'm also currently compiling a cover letter/content list of what to send for AOS to adjust status from a K1 visa and have been seeing what else I could add to ensure a better process.
 
One thing I'm thinking about adding to this list is I see a lot of RFEs for no fee being filed with I-765/I-131, if they get separated from I-485. To avoid that possible RFE, I might include a document stating no fee enclosed because filing with I-485 and include a copy of I-485 for both. I also am considering including real certified marriage certificates with each to avoid a possible RFE requesting a certified copy. I might be going a bit overboard, but I've been sifting through common RFEs on here I'm desperate to avoid and delay the process.

Not sure if this is helpful or relevant to you, but I'm also currently compiling a cover letter/content list of what to send for AOS to adjust status from a K1 visa and have been seeing what else I could add to ensure a better process.
 
One thing I'm thinking about adding to this list is I see a lot of RFEs for no fee being filed with I-765/I-131, if they get separated from I-485. To avoid that possible RFE, I might include a document stating no fee enclosed because filing with I-485 and include a copy of I-485 for both. I also am considering including real certified marriage certificates with each to avoid a possible RFE requesting a certified copy. I might be going a bit overboard, but I've been sifting through common RFEs on here I'm desperate to avoid and delay the process.

On a whim I just checked the USCIS site and the petition for Rose was approved yesterday!!!  Only 131 days!  The kids two petitions are still at "received".

Finally got a "card is being produced" notification today after 143 days. So happy, but oof that really felt like an eternity towards the end. Really hoping for you all to receive your EAD/AP cards soon!

Finally got a "card is being produced" notification today after 143 days. So happy, but oof that really felt like an eternity towards the end. Really hoping for you all to receive your EAD/AP cards soon!

Finally got a "card is being produced" notification today after 143 days. So happy, but oof that really felt like an eternity towards the end. Really hoping for you all to receive your EAD/AP cards soon!

Hi all,
 
I received my interview notice yesterday!!!! (My NOA date was May 11th)
 
My case status on the app changed to “case is ready to be scheduled for an interview” 8 days ago. Still hasn’t been updated to reflect that I have an interview scheduled.
 
Still just says “fingerprint review complete” for my EAD and “case received” for my AP, but I guess I won’t be needing them if all goes well!
 
Fingers crossed for the rest of you!

Oh my god. I think I just cried for a solid 30 minutes lol. I finally got an update that my EAD card is in production! Today marks 120 days since filing, but I have been in the country since December 2016.. Filed May 25 and PD is May 31st. Wishing all the luck to the other May filers!!!

Apply Date: 5/3
EAD (No expedite) update: 9/25 card was picked up by USPS. So I assume it will arrive in this week. 
Interview update: we finally went to the interview yesterday (9/26). No questions were asked. Our interviewer just went over the I485 application form and made sure nothing changed. Got approved right away and USCIS website updated "New Card Is Being Produced" 

I got hit with a RFE today and im actually happy about it.. haha. At least that tells me someone is actively looking at my case.

Feeling sad that so many people who filed after us are receiving their cards. We applied May 8th, NOA1 May 15th so it's now 134 days after NOA1. Hopefully soon 

Feeling sad that so many people who filed after us are receiving their cards. We applied May 8th, NOA1 May 15th so it's now 134 days after NOA1. Hopefully soon 

Feeling sad that so many people who filed after us are receiving their cards. We applied May 8th, NOA1 May 15th so it's now 134 days after NOA1. Hopefully soon 

Good day Ladies & Gentlemen!
 
Got approval of I765 on 14 September.
AOS documents were filed on 14 May.

Hope this helps to everybody else who waits.
 
 

Got my EAD approved September 5th! Priority date is May 7th! 

Congrats! Hopefully, we 'll see more of these more EADs/APs being produced.

As of today, my EAD/AP is being produced!! 😊

I just checked USCIS AP/EAD processing time, it went down to 4.5-6.5 months from 5-7 months!
 
I think that's good news!! We are almost there!!

day 122. I feel like a few more weeks and I will die from boredom at home

So we just got this message in text and on the website for our EAD!!!! No interview letter yet, but does that mean it's coming? Also, does anyone know how long it will take before the EAD comes in the mail!?!? !

Day 113 since filing over here 😵The time has gone by very quickly, but hoping the EAD/AP card comes soon! Great to hear progress on all of your cases on here. 

Day 113 since filing over here 😵The time has gone by very quickly, but hoping the EAD/AP card comes soon! Great to hear progress on all of your cases on here. 

As promised, here is my interview experience today (Local office: Helena, Montana)
 
Our interview was scheduled at 9.50 and we arrived at 9.15. We waited in the sitting area and being called in at around 10.10.

First, the lady asked for our ID and take a copy of it. Then we went into her room. She introduced herself to us then asked us to stand and do the oath.

She asked me if i bring my I-693 (since i didn't file with my packet). I handed it to her and she opened it and took a look make sure everything is okay and asked me if I need to wait long to had the medical appointment, i said it wasn't that bad, just like 2 weeks after i called. Then she started asking us questions:
 
The questions I remember she asked us (all the questions she didn't really specific me or my husband to answer it, so me and my husband just like take turns to answer)
- When and where we met
- Who contact who first
- How long it took me to reply him
- When we decided to get married
- Did i see that coming? (about my husband proposed)
- Where and when we got married
- How many people were in our wedding
- If I met all those people before who attended our wedding
- If my family were there
- Have you meet her family (ask my husband), when and where
- Ask if all my visits to USA were a trip to visit my husband
- What we like to do in free time
- Ask me if I’m working now and what kind of job I’m going to look for once I get my GC
- Who’s the better cook
- Do we have a pet
- If the house we're living in is by rent or we own it
- What color is our house
- Am I the one who decorates the house
- Double check my husband’s info from form I-130 (like asking him where he’s working at now, what’s he’s job duties...etc)
- Asked me the “no” question from form I-485, confirm my parents' name....etc.

Finally, she asked me if I have anymore doc to show them such as joint bank account....etc. I gave her everything i had (car insurance, bank account, health care, phone bill, flight ticket copies that we visited each other, some envelopes that from the letters from family and friends) (she was impressed the numbers of doc I brought lol)
She also took a look of our photo album, asked me if I’m the one who organized the album
 
Then she told us she gonna approved our application today and said my Green Card should arrive in 3-4 weeks. Also explained since our marriage is less than 2 years so my GC gonna be a 2 years conditional one. After that she gave me a form to sign to make sure I acknowledge about the 2 years GC.

The whole process was very chill and we did joke a few times. After the interview, we even chit chat a bit and she said normally she won't remember anyone after the interview but she pretty sure she will remember us ❤️ My husband even told her he was nervous becos he afraid they gonna send me back to Hong Kong 🤣 and the lady laughed and said they seldom do that unless I am a criminal lol 
 
So, that's it! I hope I didn't miss anything!  

There are a lot of variables, and times are always changing. figure 4-6 months for the advanced Parol/ EAD card ( Some people have them in under 60 days) , and AOS is kinda related to your local service center. I have seen posts on here where people have their green card in hand before they get the AP/EAD card. But plan for the worst, hope for the best. No one can tell or really give accurate answers. Every ones case is different.

It's a daily struggle for everyone. Just try to keep positive. Do some hobbies to keep your mind off of it. From what I've read from others the K1 wait isn't the worst part. It's the AOS after you get married that's the worst. It takes 1-2 years to do AOS and at least 6 months to get work authorization. That 6 months is the most difficult of many relationships. Your spouse will not be able to work or travel. Just make sure you talk all this through before hand. Be strong!