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Very good and detailed writing! I believe our evidence is sufficient, and it will persuade any people reading this letter to take us seriously!
 
I suggest pointing out also that you are currently inside the United States legally.
 
Good luck to us!
 
 

I can't edit my post anymore but wanted to give a more detailed view of my timeline:
 
PD April 2017
Submitted AOS - May 2018
Interview - November 2018
i-130 approval - March 2019
i-485 approval - June 13th, 2019
GC was mailed to me  - June 18th, 2019
 

I think November is a good time to expedite. 
 
Since it took them 3 months to transfer my i-130 to the local office, I believe it takes them another 3 month to transfer it elsewhere (mine was transferred to Texas or NBC or something). And then it probably will sit there on the shelf for a couple more months. I hope to get my GC soon. This is very frustrating. If the visa bulletin would have become current in March I would have gotten approved for the i-485 at the same time. 

Hi @Bhumi, sorry about what happened to you. i’m sure you will have your interview again some time. Don’t worry. 
 
We were also very scared of not being to have the interview, and was fully prepared for that to happen. But somehow our IO is very informed about the process, it seems like we are not his first case like this, and we had our interview. We’ve been waiting since then.
 
Well, it is a new process for everyone, so it will take sometime for the standard procedure to sink in. Don’t worry as it does not affect your process.

@Bhumi, sorry that I do not have any specific links. What I did was I typed things like " AOS interview experience" or "I-485 interview questions" and read all the webpages, to be prepared for all possible situations. 
 
@Holly-ando Hey, it's totally normal to feel extremely nervous. To share my own experience, I was so nervous that it was hard to focus on anything else. But as time goes by, you start to accept that this is really happening. And try to do something you like to distract yourself. Talk to friends and family about your feelings, or watch something, go out for walks, enjoy the summer. Things will happen fast and soon before you know it, you'll start to work. Just know that all will happen, and all would take time.
      Then as for me, the more I prepare for the interview, the more relaxed and confident I get.  You might think the same way as me? Try to prepare for it and see what other millions of people who had their interview have to say. You'll realize that it can be so easy and you have little to worry about.
 Relax, try to enjoy the time! Good luck.

✨ EAD/AP Combo Card In HAND! ✨
 
03/15 - Case Was Received 
04/16 - Fingerprint Review Was Completed 
07/25 - New Card Is Being Produced 
07/30 - Card Was Mailed To Me
07/31 - Card Was Picked Up By The USPS
08/04 - Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office
 

Hi all, so happy to hear all the good news! We are just back from a long long vacation(before we left, I was checking online status too much everyday and was starting to lose my mind). So we did a vacation with little internet access, which felt really good. 
 
When we came back, there was the approval notice of I-131 in the mail(good news but no use.) Then online status of EAD changed to card is being produced a few days ago(but no actual card yet). We waited almost 160 days since filing in the beginning of March.
Hope we receive the card soon! And hope everybody get what they want soon!

Hi all, so happy to hear all the good news! We are just back from a long long vacation(before we left, I was checking online status too much everyday and was starting to lose my mind). So we did a vacation with little internet access, which felt really good. 
 
When we came back, there was the approval notice of I-131 in the mail(good news but no use.) Then online status of EAD changed to card is being produced a few days ago(but no actual card yet). We waited almost 160 days since filing in the beginning of March.
Hope we receive the card soon! And hope everybody get what they want soon!

I got another "no new update and we are still processing your application" email this morning and when I checked my status it says EAD card is being produced.  
I have a feeling that every time they touch your application, you get that email.   I got 3 of these in one month so I doubt it is an automated  inactivity message.  Best to check your status when you get those messages.  Frustrating that although I signed up for text and email alerts , I am not getting any of them.
 
 

It’s not necessary but I did it because my husband did it when he was applying and I decided to follow suit. However, my police record is from the Bahamas not from US. If you haven’t done anything then you don’t need to send one but if you want to Contact your local nearest police station and find out about it. I have never done anything either so of course my record was blank and it costed me about $3.00.
 
I called led a couple places and it went anywhere from $300 and up. $300 being for the physical exam and any shots and blood work were extra. Some offices included the necessary shots in the price but all were around the same price range you have. Which is exactly why we said if you can afford to do the medical then go ahead. No one should have to pay that fee more than once. That’s ridiculous. 

Yes, @thepanda, today was my deadline, because markx's "Ready to be scheduled for Interview" took 46 business days. But now, when LadybirdApple updated us, it took 72 business days in her case, so, that changes the data and the date. If I hadn't had an update I was going to schedule an Infopass, but I will call nevertheless, today or tomorrow. I'll let you guys know
 
Sorry! I wrote 'he' kind of in a hurry, I was fighting the eyes that were asking to get some sleep, and took a minute to congratulate QAF2A, and all of you for the help you have been providing on new people. On February I was lost looking for some guidance on this forum, and all I found was harsh comments and biased opinions. I decided to share what I found, and why I had believed it was possible for to send AOS on the then upcoming Visa Bulletin (March 2018), and I first found QAF2A also looking for answers, and with some healthy debating, all of you joined later. I am very happy of seeing that their interview was that good, and that the case is basically approved, I am very very happy for you @QAF2A

Thanks for the good luck guys! 
 
interview went very smooth. Standard questions, nothing out of the ordinary. Asked about spouse’s family, job. Showed financial papers together, went through all of our photos. And went again through all the questions in I 485. 
 
The IO(super nice guy) said there’s no action required at this point, he’ll wait for I-130 to be mailed to him from CSC and he will act on it. My case is thus put on hold for further review. But the interview part is done. There’s should be some update within 120 days before we can raise and SR. Got a paper as well saying case is held for further review.
 
The IO is very familiar with our  situation,(F2A with pending I130) . So it seem to me like we all in this group did a very legit application:) Guess we could relax a bit now!
 
Good luck to all and wish your case go smooth. 

Thanks for the good luck guys! 
 
interview went very smooth. Standard questions, nothing out of the ordinary. Asked about spouse’s family, job. Showed financial papers together, went through all of our photos. And went again through all the questions in I 485. 
 
The IO(super nice guy) said there’s no action required at this point, he’ll wait for I-130 to be mailed to him from CSC and he will act on it. My case is thus put on hold for further review. But the interview part is done. There’s should be some update within 120 days before we can raise and SR. Got a paper as well saying case is held for further review.
 
The IO is very familiar with our  situation,(F2A with pending I130) . So it seem to me like we all in this group did a very legit application:) Guess we could relax a bit now!
 
Good luck to all and wish your case go smooth. 

Thanks for the good luck guys! 
 
interview went very smooth. Standard questions, nothing out of the ordinary. Asked about spouse’s family, job. Showed financial papers together, went through all of our photos. And went again through all the questions in I 485. 
 
The IO(super nice guy) said there’s no action required at this point, he’ll wait for I-130 to be mailed to him from CSC and he will act on it. My case is thus put on hold for further review. But the interview part is done. There’s should be some update within 120 days before we can raise and SR. Got a paper as well saying case is held for further review.
 
The IO is very familiar with our  situation,(F2A with pending I130) . So it seem to me like we all in this group did a very legit application:) Guess we could relax a bit now!
 
Good luck to all and wish your case go smooth. 

Thanks for the good luck guys! 
 
interview went very smooth. Standard questions, nothing out of the ordinary. Asked about spouse’s family, job. Showed financial papers together, went through all of our photos. And went again through all the questions in I 485. 
 
The IO(super nice guy) said there’s no action required at this point, he’ll wait for I-130 to be mailed to him from CSC and he will act on it. My case is thus put on hold for further review. But the interview part is done. There’s should be some update within 120 days before we can raise and SR. Got a paper as well saying case is held for further review.
 
The IO is very familiar with our  situation,(F2A with pending I130) . So it seem to me like we all in this group did a very legit application:) Guess we could relax a bit now!
 
Good luck to all and wish your case go smooth. 

Realistically it’s only been about 3 months. The national benefits center has a timeline for the EAD being at anywhere from 4 to 6 months and cases open to inquiry are from December 28,2017. I’m really trying to not to focus on this everyday. It really started to be a very bad habit and I want my anxiety under control. @Bhumi
Praying for you @QAF2A ... you got this!

All the best QAF2A.
Good luck

Hi all, 
I was away for sometime because I went to my trip after all. I see we have lots of wonderful discussions going on here in this thread! Congrats everyone with their progress!
 
My interview is next week so we have to fly back home briefly during the trip to prepare for it(And then hopefully fly to CA to continue our trip).
 
I understood as previously people have mentioned that there are problems with the officer not having the I-130 ready, and have to get rescheduled. So this is our tactic below, so that hopefully it can save us some trouble. We are going to bring every original document, IDs passports for the photocopies we've ever sent, we are going to bring a photo album of our photos together. For the forms(I130/I131/I765/I485), we are just going to reprint everything to bring as back up and hopefully it will help.
 
Dear friends, it's been exactly 500 days since we sent the I-130 and more than 100 days since the I-485 package. Let's hope it all works out.
 
And if you have any suggestions for the interview package, please let me know. Thanks a lot!

Hi all, 
I was away for sometime because I went to my trip after all. I see we have lots of wonderful discussions going on here in this thread! Congrats everyone with their progress!
 
My interview is next week so we have to fly back home briefly during the trip to prepare for it(And then hopefully fly to CA to continue our trip).
 
I understood as previously people have mentioned that there are problems with the officer not having the I-130 ready, and have to get rescheduled. So this is our tactic below, so that hopefully it can save us some trouble. We are going to bring every original document, IDs passports for the photocopies we've ever sent, we are going to bring a photo album of our photos together. For the forms(I130/I131/I765/I485), we are just going to reprint everything to bring as back up and hopefully it will help.
 
Dear friends, it's been exactly 500 days since we sent the I-130 and more than 100 days since the I-485 package. Let's hope it all works out.
 
And if you have any suggestions for the interview package, please let me know. Thanks a lot!

Wow this is really helpful! Thank you for sharing!!! You barely posted anything but all your posts so far were SO helpful!
That is very interesting that we should receive a letter in 30 days! That means I should get one by end of this month....
 
I have seen someone (if you look a few pages back) who actually went to the interview but was sent home just because the file didn't arrive at the office yet. But an experience officer confirmed that it is possible to have the interview this year but you wouldn't receive the green card until your PD becomes current. But let's see what is going to happen. I am very curious! Keep us updated! and I am still crossing my fingers!

I agree! I love this forum and everyone in it! I would never have thought to file an AOS before our I-130 was approved if I didn't discover this forum. If it weren't for you guys, my spouse and I would have had to endure a long distance relationship, so I truly appreciate everyone's advice and support in this forum. As a token of my gratitude, I am trying my best to answer questions that I know the answer to, and to give as much advice and support as I can. I feel a certain sense of community and solidarity with all of you. Best of luck to all of us! I sincerely hope that none of use get bad news, and that all of us get a "happy ending" with our AOS applications.
 
 

That is awesome news!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you!!!!!!!
 
I was a little freaked out with the interview notice, I didn't want you to experience the problems we have read other applicants have had with interviews before PD being current.
 
I wish you the very best of luck to you and your spouse, none of us are experts on the interview, but anything we can help you research, we are here for you.

Thanks everybody for your input! And thanks @Tenreyro for the beautiful comment as usual.
 
We called USCIS for a tier 2 officer this morning, and she explained that the interview notice was not a mistake, as we thought. If we pass the interview, we will wait for chart A to be current to get the Green Card. So do not freak out.
She also confirms that we need to wait for 5 months to put in a service request for EAD and AP. But as we see in the processing times, the date is moving on almost a day at a time. So it might happen soon, all we can do is wait.
Hopefully the interview would be smooth! We'll keep you all updated on how it goes. 
 

Thanks everybody for your input! And thanks @Tenreyro for the beautiful comment as usual.
 
We called USCIS for a tier 2 officer this morning, and she explained that the interview notice was not a mistake, as we thought. If we pass the interview, we will wait for chart A to be current to get the Green Card. So do not freak out.
She also confirms that we need to wait for 5 months to put in a service request for EAD and AP. But as we see in the processing times, the date is moving on almost a day at a time. So it might happen soon, all we can do is wait.
Hopefully the interview would be smooth! We'll keep you all updated on how it goes. 
 

Thanks everybody for your input! And thanks @Tenreyro for the beautiful comment as usual.
 
We called USCIS for a tier 2 officer this morning, and she explained that the interview notice was not a mistake, as we thought. If we pass the interview, we will wait for chart A to be current to get the Green Card. So do not freak out.
She also confirms that we need to wait for 5 months to put in a service request for EAD and AP. But as we see in the processing times, the date is moving on almost a day at a time. So it might happen soon, all we can do is wait.
Hopefully the interview would be smooth! We'll keep you all updated on how it goes.