Jamz835

Good news to report. We had our interview on Monday and received our notifications the same day that our case was approved and cards were being produced. 
 
The interview itself was about 45 minutes, and our officer was very friendly, yet thorough. Questions included: how/when we met, how many visits the applicant made to the US previously, and other questions pertaining to the timeline of our relationship. 
 
Given that our situation was fairly straightforward--no prior marriages, no children, both of us being the same age, and very clear documentation proving our relationship--I think the officer was fairly convinced from the beginning. The only abnormality in our case was the fact that we haven't had a traditional wedding yet. We eloped at a courthouse in order to get the process started as quickly as possible. We were honest about our plans to celebrate our marriage later on when our careers are at a more stable point.
 
If I have one suggestion, it is to keep your file organized and as clear as possible. Come to the interview with as many timestamped photos showing family visits and other big events as possible. If you're adjusting from a student visa, emphasize the passion behind your field of study. It helps credentialize your motives behind the initial move.
 
I will be share the methodology behind our application in a separate post in one of the general forums, as I really think it will help folks that are new to the process make sense of all of the moving parts. 
 
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
 
Here's our timeline from the beginning:

Started preparing application packet 01/14/2018 Submitted applications via FedEx (I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864, I-131) 02/06/2018 Applications received by USCIS 02/07/2018 Electronic NOA's received for I-130, I-485, and I-131 02/17/2018 Biometrics Appointment notice received for 03/06/2018 02/17/2018 Biometrics Completed (walk-in) 03/05/2018 Update to I-485 Application status on website: RFIE sent out 03/05/2018 Received RFIE for Birth Certificate 03/13/2018 Sent RFIE with new Birth Certificate 03/19/2018 USCIS received RFIE response 03/22/2018 USCIS acknowledged receipt of RFIE response on website (status update) 03/23/2018 USCIS acknowledged correction of name on website (status update) 03/24/2018 Courtesy Letter for I-693 Received 04/02/2018 Received email advising of I-485 status change to "Testing and Interview" 04/09/2018 Received interview letter for May 14th at 11:15 AM in Chicago USCIS office 04/14/2018 Completed interview in Chicago office 05/15/2018 Received email notifications and status update on USCIS "New Card is being produced" 05/15/2018  
 
 
 
 

Congratulations!! the best vibes since now 
 
 

Just got an email stating that our I-485 app was moved to 'Testing and Interview'. The status online has not updated yet. Quote from email and updated timeline is below. 
 
"On April 9, 2018, we scheduled an interview for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number MSCXXXXXXXXXX. We will mail you an interview notice."
 

Started preparing application packet 01/14/2018 Submitted applications via FedEx (I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864, I-131) 02/06/2018 Applications received by USCIS 02/07/2018 Electronic NOA's received for I-130, I-485, and I-131 02/17/2018 Biometrics Appointment notice received for 03/06/2018 02/17/2018 Biometrics Completed (walk-in) 03/05/2018 Update to I-485 Application status on website: RFIE sent out 03/05/2018 Received RFIE for Birth Certificate 03/13/2018 Sent RFIE with new Birth Certificate 03/19/2018 USCIS received RFIE response 03/22/2018 USCIS acknowledged receipt of RFIE response on website (status update) 03/23/2018 USCIS acknowledged correction of name on website (status update) 03/24/2018 Courtesy Letter for I-693 Received 04/02/2018 Received email advising of I-485 status change to "Testing and Interview" 04/09/2018

Just got an email stating that our I-485 app was moved to 'Testing and Interview'. The status online has not updated yet. Quote from email and updated timeline is below. 
 
"On April 9, 2018, we scheduled an interview for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number MSCXXXXXXXXXX. We will mail you an interview notice."
 

Started preparing application packet 01/14/2018 Submitted applications via FedEx (I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864, I-131) 02/06/2018 Applications received by USCIS 02/07/2018 Electronic NOA's received for I-130, I-485, and I-131 02/17/2018 Biometrics Appointment notice received for 03/06/2018 02/17/2018 Biometrics Completed (walk-in) 03/05/2018 Update to I-485 Application status on website: RFIE sent out 03/05/2018 Received RFIE for Birth Certificate 03/13/2018 Sent RFIE with new Birth Certificate 03/19/2018 USCIS received RFIE response 03/22/2018 USCIS acknowledged receipt of RFIE response on website (status update) 03/23/2018 USCIS acknowledged correction of name on website (status update) 03/24/2018 Courtesy Letter for I-693 Received 04/02/2018 Received email advising of I-485 status change to "Testing and Interview" 04/09/2018

Just got an email stating that our I-485 app was moved to 'Testing and Interview'. The status online has not updated yet. Quote from email and updated timeline is below. 
 
"On April 9, 2018, we scheduled an interview for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number MSCXXXXXXXXXX. We will mail you an interview notice."
 

Started preparing application packet 01/14/2018 Submitted applications via FedEx (I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864, I-131) 02/06/2018 Applications received by USCIS 02/07/2018 Electronic NOA's received for I-130, I-485, and I-131 02/17/2018 Biometrics Appointment notice received for 03/06/2018 02/17/2018 Biometrics Completed (walk-in) 03/05/2018 Update to I-485 Application status on website: RFIE sent out 03/05/2018 Received RFIE for Birth Certificate 03/13/2018 Sent RFIE with new Birth Certificate 03/19/2018 USCIS received RFIE response 03/22/2018 USCIS acknowledged receipt of RFIE response on website (status update) 03/23/2018 USCIS acknowledged correction of name on website (status update) 03/24/2018 Courtesy Letter for I-693 Received 04/02/2018 Received email advising of I-485 status change to "Testing and Interview" 04/09/2018

That is awesome! Chicago office in on fire!! Congrats mate!

Just got an email stating that our I-485 app was moved to 'Testing and Interview'. The status online has not updated yet. Quote from email and updated timeline is below. 
 
"On April 9, 2018, we scheduled an interview for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number MSCXXXXXXXXXX. We will mail you an interview notice."
 

Started preparing application packet 01/14/2018 Submitted applications via FedEx (I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864, I-131) 02/06/2018 Applications received by USCIS 02/07/2018 Electronic NOA's received for I-130, I-485, and I-131 02/17/2018 Biometrics Appointment notice received for 03/06/2018 02/17/2018 Biometrics Completed (walk-in) 03/05/2018 Update to I-485 Application status on website: RFIE sent out 03/05/2018 Received RFIE for Birth Certificate 03/13/2018 Sent RFIE with new Birth Certificate 03/19/2018 USCIS received RFIE response 03/22/2018 USCIS acknowledged receipt of RFIE response on website (status update) 03/23/2018 USCIS acknowledged correction of name on website (status update) 03/24/2018 Courtesy Letter for I-693 Received 04/02/2018 Received email advising of I-485 status change to "Testing and Interview" 04/09/2018

Just got an email stating that our I-485 app was moved to 'Testing and Interview'. The status online has not updated yet. Quote from email and updated timeline is below. 
 
"On April 9, 2018, we scheduled an interview for your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number MSCXXXXXXXXXX. We will mail you an interview notice."
 

Started preparing application packet 01/14/2018 Submitted applications via FedEx (I-130, I-130A, I-485, I-864, I-131) 02/06/2018 Applications received by USCIS 02/07/2018 Electronic NOA's received for I-130, I-485, and I-131 02/17/2018 Biometrics Appointment notice received for 03/06/2018 02/17/2018 Biometrics Completed (walk-in) 03/05/2018 Update to I-485 Application status on website: RFIE sent out 03/05/2018 Received RFIE for Birth Certificate 03/13/2018 Sent RFIE with new Birth Certificate 03/19/2018 USCIS received RFIE response 03/22/2018 USCIS acknowledged receipt of RFIE response on website (status update) 03/23/2018 USCIS acknowledged correction of name on website (status update) 03/24/2018 Courtesy Letter for I-693 Received 04/02/2018 Received email advising of I-485 status change to "Testing and Interview" 04/09/2018

Informed delivery tells me there is a letter on its way and my case tracker got updated with the caption "Employment based Interview was scheduled" although my AOS application is based on family 

About a week . Check this link https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/ I think this is were you get latest & greatest updates on your case

You don't have to go to the biometrics appt the exact time, there's early walk in available for most of the ASC locations. And people said you don't need to go to the exact location, but I didn't have any experiment of that.
 
There's no deadline, however if you miss the scheduled appointment printed on letter, you have to reschedule.

Sent our application packet today. Sent via FedEx to 131 South Dearborn in Chicago (we are also located in Chicago).
 
Applications filed: I-130/130A, I-485, I-131, and I-864. Also included G-141. 
Current status: F-1 w/OPT
Married: 01/03/2018
Application sent: 02/06/2018
ETA: 02/07/2018
 
 

Welcome and good luck!